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KF53 UAO

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,384 mi
Last recorded131,384 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 UAO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 131,384 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 126,837 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 121,050 miles

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

Reverse lights not working

Fail 4 Feb 2019 121,005 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Reverse lights not working

Pass 31 Jan 2018 114,841 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 113,962 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 113,269 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 110,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 110,642 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 107,986 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 107,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 104,462 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 93,422 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 93,422 miles

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

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

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

handbrake imbalence may need attention in the near future.

Pass 8 Nov 2010 75,589 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 75,589 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 55,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 55,369 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 35,988 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 32,771 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 24,641 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 UAO is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UAO, 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 UAO is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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