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OU53 HSD

2003 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

97,974 mi
Last recorded97,974 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 HSD
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 97,974 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Mar 2025 96,660 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 96,659 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 94,205 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 94,122 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 90,342 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 90,295 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 86,190 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 83,794 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 83,794 miles

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 81,891 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 77,957 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 72,706 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 69,153 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 66,685 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 64,603 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 62,610 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 60,961 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 58,838 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 57,341 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 54,824 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 50,506 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 46,475 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 37,953 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 29 Aug 2006 29,892 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 HSD is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 HSD, 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 HSD registered?

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

Is OU53 HSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU53 HSD shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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