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KD52 OGC

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

226,409 mi
Last recorded226,409 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD52 OGC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 226,409 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

no EML light showing on dash

Fail 3 Feb 2023 226,299 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

no EML light showing on dash

Nearside Rear brake flexi not in location and rubbing on cable

Pass 18 Feb 2022 209,741 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 209,356 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front bulbs require replacement (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Rear silencer pipe broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both rear brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

Side repeater incorrect colour Both side repeaters require new bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 192,560 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 192,546 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2020 173,755 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 158,425 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 158,109 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2018 144,511 miles

offside rear tyre heavily worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Feb 2017 128,782 miles

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

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

various suspension bushes deteriorated [front and rear]

Fail 3 Feb 2017 128,782 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking around fuel pump (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front tyre worn to zero on outer edge

offside rear tyre heavily worn to zero on both edges

Pass 18 Feb 2016 113,449 miles

Offside Rear tyre HEAVILY worn on outer edge

suspect fuel leak

Fail 16 Feb 2016 113,449 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear tyre HEAVILY worn on outer edge

suspect fuel leak

Pass 2 Feb 2015 94,721 miles

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated

damp noted at power steering pump

fuel noted under nearside of car/belly pan

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Feb 2014 77,595 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 77,547 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 59,676 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 54,265 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 50,506 miles

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

back boxouter skin deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2010 46,249 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 42,652 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 38,875 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 33,287 miles

all tyres 2mm---2.5mm

Pass 6 Feb 2006 27,257 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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KD52 OGC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KD52 OGC, 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 KD52 OGC registered?

KD52 OGC is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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