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KR53 RYF

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

20,666 mi
Last recorded20,666 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 RYF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 20,666 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 20,659 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Stop lamp(s) not working O/S REAR. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2018 20,659 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 20,659 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 20,659 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 20,657 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 20,657 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 20,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise left rear tyre at 2m/m

advise surface rust on rear brake discs

Pass 19 Nov 2013 19,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise surface cracks on right rear tyre not to cords

Pass 3 Dec 2012 18,116 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 17,815 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 17,807 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 15,967 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 14,217 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 12,295 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 10,997 miles

both front tyres slightly deteriated small cracks

Pass 7 Dec 2006 9,287 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 9,287 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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KR53 RYF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KR53 RYF, 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 KR53 RYF registered?

KR53 RYF is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 10 December 2003.

Is KR53 RYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR53 RYF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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