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KJ53 YRK

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

84,551 mi
Last recorded84,551 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 YRK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 84,551 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 75,225 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 75,225 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 67,903 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 67,901 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2016 62,478 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 62,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 55,997 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 55,997 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2014 52,571 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges n/s/f worn to legal limit,advise replacement

Pass 8 Mar 2013 50,248 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 50,248 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 43,039 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag light on

auxiliary belt are slightly aged

exhaust tail box outer skin & hanger strap are corroded

signs of anti freeze stains on water hoses

Pass 7 Feb 2011 33,442 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 26,313 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 26,313 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 17,823 miles

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 17,182 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 15,126 miles

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)

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 YRK is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KJ53 YRK, 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 KJ53 YRK registered?

KJ53 YRK is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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