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KP52 VYL

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

209,991 mi
Last recorded209,991 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP52 VYL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 209,991 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit, 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear lightly feathering inner edge

Fail 25 Mar 2020 209,989 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower arm holed and corroded under coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit, 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear lightly feathering inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2019 205,539 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brakepipes corroded running along either side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

undertray fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 27 Mar 2018 200,592 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rear each side and in front of fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

all brake pipes heavily covered.

Fail 27 Mar 2018 200,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rear each side and in front of fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

all brake pipes heavily covered.

Pass 8 Mar 2017 194,468 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 184,937 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 173,534 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

O/s/f front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

O/s/f tyre inner edge worn.

Fail 20 Feb 2014 159,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 159,645 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 139,456 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 124,910 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 115,932 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 103,632 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 103,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 85,957 miles

near side rear tyre worn uneven on outer edge.

Fail 28 Feb 2009 85,957 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

near side rear tyre worn uneven on outer edge.

Pass 1 Mar 2008 70,155 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 23 Feb 2007 56,499 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 40,574 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 40,553 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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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KP52 VYL is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KP52 VYL, 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 KP52 VYL registered?

KP52 VYL is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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