MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,816 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended rear of lower wishbone (2.4.F.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Both rear brakepipe slightly corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Both rear brakepipe slightly corroded
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Rover 75?
Based on 1,365,354 MOT tests across 103,127 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SH53 HRJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 HRJ, 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 HRJ registered?
SH53 HRJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 September 2003.
Is SH53 HRJ safe to buy?
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