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KF53 UAY

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

107,665 mi
Last recorded107,665 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 107,665 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2016 107,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 98,428 miles

Offside 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)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 98,424 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside 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)

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

brake warning light on

Pass 8 Dec 2014 94,803 miles

advise o/s/r tyre just legal advise o/s/r spring rusty ok time of test advise slight lower rearding on n/s handbrake

advise steering rack damp

Fail 5 Dec 2014 94,803 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

advise steering rack damp

Pass 31 Oct 2013 87,264 miles

advise HAND BRAKE HAS TRAVEL ADVISE INSPECTION

advise o/s/f bottom arminner bush starting to split advise exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2013 87,264 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

advise HAND BRAKE HAS TRAVEL ADVISE INSPECTION

advise o/s/f bottom arminner bush starting to split advise exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2012 79,462 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 79,462 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 71,100 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 71,100 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2010 63,970 miles

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

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

advise rear pads appear to be getting down

Pass 15 Oct 2010 63,970 miles

advise rear pads appear to be getting down

Pass 23 Oct 2009 56,481 miles

advise both rear tyres just legal time of test advise replacement slight whiteness in front flasher bulbs

Pass 13 Oct 2008 47,183 miles

advise n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 13 Oct 2008 47,183 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Oct 2007 39,467 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 29,522 miles

o/s/r tyre low tread †

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 UAY is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UAY, 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 UAY registered?

KF53 UAY is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 8 October 2003.

Is KF53 UAY safe to buy?

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