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KJ53 YPC

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

184,667 mi
Last recorded184,667 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 YPC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 184,667 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 184,667 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x Chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 184,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 173,960 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipe have been greased

front fog light broken

Fail 15 Aug 2017 173,960 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake pipe have been greased

front fog light broken

Pass 11 Aug 2016 160,385 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes have been greased

Fail 10 Aug 2016 160,384 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes have been greased

Pass 14 Aug 2015 135,553 miles

All brake pipes been greased

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nsf tyre worn on edge

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear exhaust starting to deteriate

Under covers fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2014 116,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise all brake pipes have been greased

Fail 4 Aug 2014 115,956 miles

Brake pedal actuating lever has abnormal movement indicating maladjustment or excessive wear (3.3.A.1h)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise all brake pipes have been greased

Pass 5 Aug 2013 97,183 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 74,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2011 70,485 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 70,485 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 65,985 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 59,013 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

wipers worn

Fail 14 Sep 2009 59,013 miles

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

air bag light on

brake pipes starting to corrode

wipers worn

Pass 15 Sep 2008 52,872 miles

hand brake requires adjustment

Pass 26 Sep 2007 42,184 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 31,066 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 31,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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KJ53 YPC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KJ53 YPC, 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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KJ53 YPC is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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