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KF53 VKW

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,414 mi
Last recorded115,414 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 VKW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 115,414 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 115,414 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 113,545 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 111,776 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 111,776 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 109,756 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 109,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 106,859 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 106,858 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 105,936 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 101,889 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 95,390 miles

sump guard restricting view

Fail 13 Sep 2018 95,390 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front of brake pipe running front to rear, chalked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sump guard restricting view

Pass 25 Sep 2017 89,252 miles

sump guard restricting view

Fail 25 Sep 2017 89,252 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

sump guard restricting view

Pass 13 Jun 2016 87,939 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 87,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 83,087 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 79,079 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 73,631 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 68,181 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 61,472 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 54,249 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 48,223 miles

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)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

fron number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 22 Jul 2009 48,223 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

fron number plate starting to deteriorate

light misting of fuel around fuel tank

Pass 6 Aug 2008 37,404 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 32,003 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 27,083 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 VKW is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 VKW, 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 VKW is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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