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FY53 KVW

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

171,250 mi
Last recorded171,250 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 KVW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 171,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

SUSPECT N/S/F STRUT TOP BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISY

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 167,212 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2013 167,209 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 158,068 miles

hand brake just past test at 16%

Pass 11 Sep 2012 147,283 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 136,422 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre side wall has cut

Pass 13 Sep 2011 124,760 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 113,881 miles

nearside rear hand brake just past test

Pass 2 Sep 2010 101,315 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 89,907 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 80,317 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 70,901 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 64,043 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 53,737 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 44,662 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 33,218 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 24,305 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2006 20,271 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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FY53 KVW is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 FY53 KVW, 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 FY53 KVW registered?

FY53 KVW is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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