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KD53 OMY

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

101,533 mi
Last recorded101,533 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 OMY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 101,533 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

chip in the windscreen

Pass 27 Oct 2016 94,238 miles

brake pedal rubber is split

Fail 27 Oct 2016 94,235 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

brake pedal rubber is split

Pass 11 Nov 2015 88,306 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber is split

Fail 11 Nov 2015 88,306 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

brake pedal rubber is split

Pass 11 Nov 2014 82,777 miles

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

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

offside front tyre is worn on the inner & outer edges

Fail 11 Nov 2014 82,776 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside front tyre is worn on the inner & outer edges

Pass 18 Nov 2013 76,432 miles

Nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 76,432 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Pass 19 Nov 2012 69,074 miles

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

all brake pipes at rear starting to show signs of corrosion

front wipers are smeary

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 16 Nov 2012 69,502 miles

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

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

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

all brake pipes at rear starting to show signs of corrosion

front wipers are smeary

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 14 Nov 2011 64,211 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 56,369 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 56,369 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 47,428 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 38,841 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 31,397 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 24,562 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2006 24,562 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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KD53 OMY is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver 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 KD53 OMY, 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 KD53 OMY registered?

KD53 OMY is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 24 November 2003.

Is KD53 OMY safe to buy?

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