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KD53 RVW

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

221,285 mi
Last recorded221,285 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 221,285 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 219,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 216,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 210,689 miles

all 4 tyres close to legal limit

Pass 22 Oct 2016 196,223 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 182,124 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 165,121 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 160,200 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal rubber wearing

Fail 11 Dec 2013 160,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake pedal rubber wearing

Pass 30 Nov 2012 154,041 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on tread

hand brake travel nearly at stop advise adjustment

nail in n/s/f tyre

rear silencer casing corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2011 141,940 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise to clean and adjust hand brake

air bag light on

front pads low

nearside brake pipe next to fuel tank corroding

nearside front tyre tread just legal...no tread on outer edge

rear inner brake pads worn...advise to check

Fail 8 Dec 2011 141,940 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise to clean and adjust hand brake

air bag light on

front pads low

nearside brake pipe next to fuel tank corroding

nearside front tyre tread just legal...no tread on outer edge

rear inner brake pads worn...advise to check

Pass 15 Dec 2010 128,530 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 111,839 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 95,087 miles

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

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

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

air bag warning light is on

Pass 16 Nov 2007 76,294 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Slight damage to offside rear sill

Pass 25 Nov 2006 58,268 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 58,268 miles

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

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 RVW is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KD53 RVW, 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 RVW registered?

KD53 RVW is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is KD53 RVW safe to buy?

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