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EF52 KVM

2003 Rover 75

White Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,811 mi
Last recorded131,811 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 KVM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 131,811 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 23 Nov 2018 131,801 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 23 Nov 2017 125,390 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

brake pad warning light on

Fail 23 Nov 2017 125,390 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 24 Nov 2016 120,400 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 120,398 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 113,837 miles

indicators slightly white

number plates slightly deteriorated

o/s parking brake effort slightly low

rear suspension arms corroded

rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2014 108,753 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight power steering fluid leak from rack area

Fail 15 Oct 2014 108,753 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight power steering fluid leak from rack area

Pass 3 Oct 2013 101,355 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight power steering fluid leak from rack area

Pass 29 Oct 2012 96,131 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 96,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 85,755 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 85,755 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 73,397 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 56,816 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 56,673 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 41,661 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 39,202 miles

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 24 Oct 2006 33,094 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 26,789 miles

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

Offside Front 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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EF52 KVM is a 2003 Rover 75 in White with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 EF52 KVM, 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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EF52 KVM is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 11 February 2003.

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