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KP53 KMF

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

191,639 mi
Last recorded191,639 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 KMF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 191,639 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 191,639 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 182,037 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 181,987 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 172,967 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear seats folded down with furniture on them ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undersill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 164,881 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 164,881 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2021 159,077 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 154,160 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened noisy in operation (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 139,843 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened noise when rotated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 113,338 miles

Nearside Front Upper suspension mount bearing noise

Pass 12 Oct 2017 80,383 miles

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted.

one rubber missing rear exhaust.

Fail 11 Oct 2017 80,382 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted.

one rubber missing rear exhaust.

Pass 15 Nov 2016 76,895 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 74,083 miles

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

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

engine covers and under tray fitted.

Fail 18 Nov 2015 74,083 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

engine covers and under tray fitted.

Pass 11 Nov 2014 71,158 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2013 68,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroding.

Fail 20 Nov 2013 68,009 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lots of travel on hand brake.

rear exhaust corroding.

Pass 13 Nov 2012 63,858 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lots of travel on hand brake.

rear exhaust corroding.

Pass 7 Nov 2011 61,504 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 59,278 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 56,605 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 51,928 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 46,463 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 32,888 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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KP53 KMF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KMF, 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 KMF is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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