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SH53 HSK

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

68,056 mi
Last recorded68,056 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 HSK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015 68,056 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 68,055 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 62,566 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 62,566 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 57,388 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 57,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 50,820 miles

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

brake squeal at nearside rear

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 29 Dec 2011 50,815 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

brake squeal at nearside rear

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 4 Jan 2011 37,904 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 31,518 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 21,831 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 17,803 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 17,800 miles

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

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 HSK is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HSK, 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 HSK registered?

SH53 HSK is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is SH53 HSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH53 HSK shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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