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KP53 GHA

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

121,111 mi
Last recorded121,111 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 GHA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 121,111 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs are slightly corroded on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside and offside outer sills have light corrosion to rear and around jacking points

Parking brake efficiency just met may require adjustment or repair

Pass 10 Oct 2022 120,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer showing some deterioration/rust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 118,029 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 116,185 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 114,245 miles

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some surface rust and deterioration

Pass 17 Oct 2018 111,793 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush to subframe/floor pan (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2017 108,397 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Oct 2017 108,935 miles

Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lazy to engage (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 106,160 miles

brake steering and suspension components are showing some surface rust

Pass 19 Oct 2015 102,552 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear most (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s outer tread areas (4.1.E.1)

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration.

Pass 20 Oct 2014 94,971 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 94,971 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 85,693 miles

FRONT TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 3.0mm.

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

O/S/R TYRE WORN DOWN TO 3.0mm.

Pass 12 Oct 2012 75,800 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Pass 6 Oct 2011 68,129 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 59,543 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 53,045 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 43,714 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 36,801 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 27,207 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 GHA is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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

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