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KF53 BVO

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

152,689 mi
Last recorded152,689 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 BVO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 152,689 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 152,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 145,162 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 145,162 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 139,362 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 135,253 miles

clutch pedal rubber worn

n/s/f lower arm bush mounting rubber starting to crack

n/s/f top mount noisey

n/s/r parkbrake effort poor

slight areas of corrossion on brake pipes on underside

Fail 19 Sep 2012 135,242 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

n/s/f lower arm bush mounting rubber starting to crack

n/s/r parkbrake effort poor

slight areas of corrossion on brake pipes on underside

Pass 12 Sep 2011 127,900 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 115,701 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 115,701 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 101,954 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 87,425 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 87,419 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 71,229 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 55,099 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 55,099 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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KF53 BVO is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BVO, 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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KF53 BVO is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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