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KN53 RSU

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

123,543 mi
Last recorded123,543 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 RSU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 123,543 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust blowing

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 14 Oct 2024 120,230 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

advise exhaust deteriorating

advise undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2024 120,225 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise exhaust deteriorating

advise undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 116,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer Holed & Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

General Underbody Corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2022 111,957 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 111,957 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 106,810 miles

advise exhaust deteriorating

advise undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2020 99,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 90,350 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 83,772 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 83,770 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Centre balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush beginning to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 83,721 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 82,716 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 82,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 79,455 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 79,455 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 77,596 miles

Slight play in the nsf, lower arm front ball joint

Pass 14 Oct 2014 72,770 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 67,697 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 61,598 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 56,463 miles

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

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

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

offside front wing mirror cracked

offsiode rear disc corroided on outter face

Fail 21 Oct 2011 56,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside front wing mirror cracked

offsiode rear disc corroided on outter face

Pass 22 Oct 2010 49,261 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 40,425 miles

offside front and nearside front strut top mount bearings gettiong noisey but not rough in use

Pass 17 Oct 2008 30,109 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 18,278 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 12,838 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 RSU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 RSU, 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 RSU registered?

KN53 RSU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is KN53 RSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN53 RSU shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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