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DE53 KCA

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,307 mi
Last recorded97,307 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 KCA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 97,307 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 97,307 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front - rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 89,606 miles

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

slight corrosion on fuel tank straps

Fail 13 Oct 2014 89,606 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

slight corrosion on fuel tank straps

Pass 10 Oct 2013 79,851 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all rear suspension components showing corrosion

both front brake discs showing corrosion

exhaust system showing corrosion

slight cracks/play in both front suspension arm bushes

Fail 10 Oct 2013 79,851 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all rear suspension components showing corrosion

both front brake discs showing corrosion

exhaust system showing corrosion

slight cracks/play in both front suspension arm bushes

Pass 6 Oct 2012 72,867 miles

both front suspension arm rear bushes slightly split

Pass 15 Oct 2011 62,409 miles

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

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 13 Oct 2010 44,458 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 44,326 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 34,759 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 34,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 28,706 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 21,588 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 15,127 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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DE53 KCA is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE53 KCA, 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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DE53 KCA is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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