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KN53 VDF

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,897 mi
Last recorded148,897 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 VDF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 148,897 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 148,658 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearer one (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front heat sheid loose / rattling

Pass 21 Dec 2015 136,015 miles

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2015 135,896 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear . front part (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 117,499 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn

front tyres bald on edges

rear silencer corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2014 117,499 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn

front tyres bald on edges

rear silencer corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2014 101,814 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 101,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 87,647 miles

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

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn

front to rear brake pipes corroding

offside and nearside front suspension arm bushes splitting

Fail 6 Dec 2012 78,647 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn

front to rear brake pipes corroding

offside and nearside front suspension arm bushes splitting

Pass 5 Jan 2012 59,470 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 46,720 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 33,326 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 30,857 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 28,664 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 28,664 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 24,337 miles

parking brake lever has no reserve travel

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 VDF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KN53 VDF, 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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KN53 VDF is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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