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SH53 DHC

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,779 mi
Last recorded56,779 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 DHC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2012 56,779 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 46,594 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 40,603 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 29,120 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 29,120 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 18,302 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 18,299 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet cable not attached to handle

Handbrake nearing end of working travel

Pass 29 Sep 2006 7,812 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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SH53 DHC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SH53 DHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH53 DHC registered?

SH53 DHC is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is SH53 DHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH53 DHC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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