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KP53 EXU

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

186,704 mi
Last recorded186,704 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 EXU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 186,704 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 186,704 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 182,219 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 182,216 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bar bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2018 174,766 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 174,766 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 169,420 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 161,989 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 158,663 miles

Centre Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front bushes play (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Lower fuel tank support strap corrostion advice condition

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear outer edge

Offside Rear outer edge of tyre starting to wear

Fail 14 Sep 2015 158,663 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front bushes play (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Lower fuel tank support strap corrostion advice condition

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear outer edge

Offside Rear outer edge of tyre starting to wear

Pass 1 Sep 2014 151,973 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 151,973 miles

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

Offside Rear Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 145,738 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 133,918 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 121,081 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Sep 2011 121,034 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 103,897 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 84,895 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 68,702 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 68,702 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 53,452 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 36,532 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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KP53 EXU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KP53 EXU, 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 KP53 EXU registered?

KP53 EXU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is KP53 EXU safe to buy?

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