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KP53 LHC

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

222,291 mi
Last recorded222,291 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 LHC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 222,291 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many suspension parts very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 222,291 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many suspension parts very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 215,608 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension parts very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 207,852 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 199,732 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all suspension parts front and rear very corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 186,728 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 174,449 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 161,872 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 150,613 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 135,742 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 135,742 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 119,180 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 119,180 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 100,024 miles

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

both side front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 6 Nov 2012 100,024 miles

both side front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 12 Nov 2011 75,305 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 75,292 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 55,288 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 51,010 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 44,488 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 37,383 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 30,181 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Nov 2006 30,181 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 LHC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KP53 LHC registered?

KP53 LHC is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is KP53 LHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP53 LHC shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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