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KM52 BDY

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

161,665 mi
Last recorded161,665 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM52 BDY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 161,665 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 161,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 158,147 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AND INNER SILL (5.2.6)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 158,147 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AND INNER SILL (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 154,256 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 154,256 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside park brake only just met efficiency

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 150,334 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 145,083 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 145,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 139,248 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 3 Sep 2012 139,248 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 15 Aug 2011 125,933 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 125,741 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 113,205 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front brake disc's rusty

light corrosion on brake pipe's

rear brake disc's rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2009 99,781 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 99,775 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 82,632 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Dec 2006 70,010 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 53,115 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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KM52 BDY 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 63.2%.

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 KM52 BDY, 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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KM52 BDY is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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