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CF53 KPN

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,786 mi
Last recorded125,786 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 KPN
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 125,786 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 124,433 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension arms have slight corrosion

Fail 14 Dec 2016 124,433 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking Engine bay fuel pump (7.2.3)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension arms have slight corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2015 118,411 miles

Engine Undertray insecure

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'd' bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 118,411 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb fitment (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine Undertray insecure

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'd' bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 111,762 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 111,762 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 103,484 miles

osf nsf coil springs rusty

osf nsf lower arm bushes cracking

Fail 4 Dec 2013 103,483 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

osf nsf coil springs rusty

osf nsf lower arm bushes cracking

Pass 22 Nov 2012 94,340 miles

air bag light on

damage to ns mirror

nsf headlamp pattern faint

Fail 22 Nov 2012 94,340 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

air bag light on

damage to ns mirror

handbrake travel on limit

nsf headlamp pattern faint

Pass 17 Nov 2011 80,245 miles

handbrake travel

movement in osf rackend

nsf tyre worn

air bag fault

front brake discs worn

Fail 17 Nov 2011 80,245 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

nsf tyre worn

air bag fault

front brake discs worn

handbrake travel

movement in osf rackend

Pass 25 Nov 2010 69,742 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 61,180 miles

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

handbrake high

Pass 13 Nov 2008 54,814 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 54,814 miles

Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

front wipers smearing screen

Pass 14 Nov 2007 46,912 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 46,912 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 36,907 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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CF53 KPN is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CF53 KPN, 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 CF53 KPN registered?

CF53 KPN is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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