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KN53 MXL

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,325 mi
Last recorded93,325 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 MXL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 93,325 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 92,887 miles

slightly corroded lower car body

Pass 12 Oct 2023 91,672 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 91,667 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2022 91,158 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 89,923 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 89,525 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 89,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 87,322 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 45,772 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 85,307 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 85,307 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 83,067 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 81,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 79,130 miles

slight corrosion on mainline x n/s/r brake pipes

slight stepping out on inner edge of n/s/r tyre /

under trays fitted / slight play in n/s track rod end / nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2014 77,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S TRACK ROD END / SLIGHT STEPPING OUT ON INNER EDGE OF N/S/R TYRE / SLIGHT CORROSION ON MAINLINE BRAKE PIPES WHERE CLIPPED IN / SLIGHT CORROSION ON N/S/R BRAKE PIPE

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 75,194 miles

High travel on handbrake lever

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 70,634 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)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2012 70,634 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 64,976 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 59,944 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 54,016 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 48,490 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 37,897 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 37,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 27,448 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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KN53 MXL is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 KN53 MXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN53 MXL registered?

KN53 MXL is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is KN53 MXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN53 MXL shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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