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KC52 DOU

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

86,934 mi
Last recorded86,934 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC52 DOU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 86,934 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes @ rear corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 86,932 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes @ rear corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 84,603 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 84,601 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2015 82,338 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2015 82,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 80,278 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 80,245 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 80,138 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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in o/s of steering rack

surface corrosion to under-side of vehicle

Pass 3 Jan 2013 66,249 miles

air bag light on

engine undertray fitted

front brake pads low,slight wear to front brake discs

light corrosion to both rear brake pipes

slight fading to rear number plate

slight play in offside front track rod end

slight wear to front wipers

Fail 2 Jan 2013 66,248 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

air bag light on

engine undertray fitted

front brake pads low,slight wear to front brake discs

light corrosion to both rear brake pipes

slight fading to rear number plate

slight play in offside front track rod end

Pass 20 Dec 2011 51,735 miles

all tyres close to legal limit,nearside front 1.6mm,offside front 3.5mm .both rear tyres 2.5mm

exhaust rear silencer corroded

slight coolant stains on engine

slight fading to rear number plate

slight smearing from front wiper blades

slight wear to front brake discs

Fail 20 Dec 2011 51,735 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres close to legal limit,nearside front 1.6mm,offside front 3.5mm .both rear tyres 2.5mm

exhaust rear silencer corroded

slight coolant stains on engine

slight fading to rear number plate

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 14 Dec 2010 40,524 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 39,467 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 37,657 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 34,514 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 29,833 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 23,002 miles

Offside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside 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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KC52 DOU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KC52 DOU, 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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KC52 DOU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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