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SH53 DHN

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

92,347 mi
Last recorded92,347 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 DHN
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2022 92,347 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Spring Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Spring Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Advise HandBrake Reserve Travel

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear at Front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 87,568 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 86,747 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel centre cap missing

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 85,877 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel centre cap missing

Pass 17 Feb 2018 84,881 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 82,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre outer sidewall has slight damage

Fail 9 Feb 2017 82,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre outer sidewall has slight damage

Pass 12 Feb 2016 79,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 11 Feb 2016 79,683 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front brake application uneven offside front very slow (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 12 Feb 2015 72,399 miles

Nearside outer body sill damaged

Fail 11 Feb 2015 72,399 miles

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

Both front top strut bearings noisy

Nearside outer body sill damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2014 65,614 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 65,614 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 57,143 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 50,267 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 42,736 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 35,254 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 25,314 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 16,822 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 6,889 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 3,046 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 DHN is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SH53 DHN, 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 SH53 DHN registered?

SH53 DHN is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 27 September 2003.

Is SH53 DHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH53 DHN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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