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KT53 GEY

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

83,382 mi
Last recorded83,382 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 GEY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 83,382 miles

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 65,577 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 61,960 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 58,857 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 58,231 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 58,148 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 56,525 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2017 54,745 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2017 54,745 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2016 52,322 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2015 51,229 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2014 47,994 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 45,249 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 42,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 37,740 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 31,149 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 26,561 miles

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

air bag lamp on

Pass 4 Nov 2008 22,967 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 19,118 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 15,149 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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KT53 GEY is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 KT53 GEY, 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 KT53 GEY registered?

KT53 GEY is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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