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WV53 HKK

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,499 mi
Last recorded145,499 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 HKK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 145,499 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2022 145,490 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 142,277 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2021 142,251 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

handbrake travel

n/s/r noise when rotating

Pass 21 Jan 2020 139,177 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 139,177 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2017 115,771 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 98,222 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 91,620 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nsr tyre uneven wear

osr disc corrorred slightly

Pass 14 Apr 2015 91,620 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nsr tyre uneven wear

osr disc corrorred slightly

Pass 11 Jun 2014 85,336 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 11 Jun 2014 85,336 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2013 78,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nsf tyre worn outside edge and close on limits

rear exhaust deteriorated slightly

Pass 28 Jun 2012 70,638 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 67,880 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 61,165 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 54,845 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 45,785 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 39,226 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 28,890 miles

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

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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WV53 HKK is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WV53 HKK, 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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WV53 HKK is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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