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KM53 DXU

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

142,022 mi
Last recorded142,022 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 DXU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 142,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 136,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 133,115 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 129,234 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 125,722 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 121,065 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 120,099 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 117,473 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 114,108 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 111,431 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 108,739 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 105,668 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 12,239 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 98,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 97,314 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 94,121 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 90,276 miles

Slight discolouration rear number plate

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 90,276 miles

Slight discolouration rear number plate

Pass 6 Jan 2009 84,613 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 78,276 miles

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

both front lower inner rear wishbone bushes just starting to split

Fail 22 Jan 2008 78,274 miles

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

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

both front lower inner rear wishbone bushes just starting to split

Pass 18 Jan 2007 60,912 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 60,487 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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KM53 DXU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KM53 DXU, 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 KM53 DXU registered?

KM53 DXU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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