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OY53 HPA

2003 Rover 75

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

136,593 mi
Last recorded136,593 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 HPA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2019 136,593 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 130,804 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 130,804 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 128,752 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 124,982 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 124,923 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 118,544 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 115,883 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Fail 20 Sep 2013 108,137 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 108,137 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 98,943 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 89,932 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 83,053 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 69,529 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 59,103 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 47,678 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 35,870 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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OY53 HPA is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OY53 HPA, 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 OY53 HPA registered?

OY53 HPA is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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