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PY53 HDG

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,983 mi
Last recorded85,983 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 HDG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 85,983 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 24 Sep 2012 81,232 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

SUSPECT fuel leak in engine bay area - covers fitted

damage to nearside outer sill

Fail 24 Sep 2012 81,232 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

SUSPECT fuel leak in engine bay area - covers fitted

damage to nearside outer sill

Pass 28 Sep 2011 72,313 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2010 61,557 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2009 54,249 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 54,249 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 43,038 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 35,210 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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PY53 HDG is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PY53 HDG, 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 PY53 HDG registered?

PY53 HDG is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is PY53 HDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY53 HDG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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