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KL53 VJC

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

999,999 mi
Last recorded999,999 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 VJC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 999,999 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

speedo displaying same mileage as last year.

Fail 4 Nov 2021 999,999 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

speedo displaying same mileage as last year.

Pass 26 Oct 2020 999,999 miles

All 4 tyres cracking in treads

General corrosion to underside

Fail 23 Oct 2020 999,999 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

All 4 tyres cracking in treads

General corrosion to underside

Pass 9 Apr 2019 999,999 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 999,999 miles

General corrosion to underside

Fail 10 Apr 2018 999,999 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing 2 (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

General corrosion to underside

Pass 10 Apr 2018 999,999 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 999,999 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 999,999 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all tyres are starting to crack

engine covers fitted restricting the inspection of engine parts

items removed from the swept are prior to test

under trays fitted obscuring the underside view

Fail 13 Apr 2016 999,999 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all tyres are starting to crack

engine covers fitted restricting the inspection of engine parts

items removed from the swept are prior to test

under trays fitted obscuring the underside view

Pass 14 Apr 2015 999,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Apr 2015 999,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 999,999 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 999,999 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 999,999 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 999,999 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 64,293 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 64,293 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

air bag lihgt on

both front lower arm bushes worn

both rear shocks slight misting

front brake pipes corroded /slight/

hand brake needs adjusting

Pass 8 Apr 2011 59,022 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 59,021 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 54,837 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 48,178 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

handbrake travel high

o/s/r tyre worn below 1.6mm on inner edge also tyre tread cracked and perished

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 14 Apr 2008 40,891 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 40,887 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 34,024 miles

unable to see inner pads †o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 26 Apr 2006 27,888 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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KL53 VJC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 KL53 VJC, 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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KL53 VJC is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 16 November 2003.

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