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KF53 BUV

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

99,132 mi
Last recorded99,132 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 BUV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2012 99,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 99,132 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 90,286 miles

advise frfont number plate deteriorated

air bag warning lamp on

parking only just meets efficiency 16%

Fail 9 Jul 2011 96,156 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2010 81,529 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2009 73,059 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 60,014 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2008 60,014 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 46,220 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fronr and rear brake discs are lipped

front number plate is cracked

nearside rear tyre is wearing on outer edge

Fail 13 Aug 2007 46,220 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fronr and rear brake discs are lipped

front number plate is cracked

nearside rear tyre is wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Aug 2006 34,357 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake discs lipped

Fail 22 Aug 2006 34,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake discs lipped

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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KF53 BUV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 KF53 BUV, 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 KF53 BUV registered?

KF53 BUV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is KF53 BUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KF53 BUV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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