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OU53 HSC

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,167 mi
Last recorded123,167 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 HSC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 123,167 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 123,167 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rigid brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Rigid brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 119,696 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside front to rear rigid brake pipe corroded

Nearside rear rigid brake pipe by fuel tank corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 117,600 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded and repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 117,599 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front to rear rigid brake pipes corroded

Offside Front rigid brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded and repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 114,584 miles

Both front to rear rigid brake pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 114,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both front to rear rigid brake pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever has poor reserve travel

Pass 18 Oct 2021 108,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 104,490 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 98,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 92,284 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 84,605 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 84,605 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sil (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sil (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 76,474 miles

both front tyres balding on outer edge

Pass 21 Oct 2015 68,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 63,713 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 63,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front wiper blades slightly spilt

Pass 28 Oct 2013 54,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 41,626 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 28,837 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 17,292 miles

nearside rear tyre tread depth down to 3mm

Fail 13 Aug 2010 17,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge poss tracking problem

nearside rear tyre tread depth down to 3mm

Pass 25 Aug 2009 10,846 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 10,328 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2007 9,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 7,115 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 75?

Based on 1,365,354 MOT tests across 103,127 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
5,824
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
103,127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 82,341
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,582
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36,066
Registration plate lamp not working 33,396
Direction indicator incorrect colour 27,329
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OU53 HSC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Rover 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 68,100 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 75 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 82,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU53 HSC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 75 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Rover 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OU53 HSC registered?

OU53 HSC is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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