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KV53 HXN

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

139,720 mi
Last recorded139,720 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 HXN
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 139,720 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 139,645 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill under the vehicle at the rear is holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 137,252 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 137,250 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 133,850 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 133,695 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 130,328 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 127,628 miles

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

Offside Front tyre over 10 years old

Offside Rear tyre over 10 years old

Fail 2 Jun 2021 127,628 miles

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

Offside Front tyre over 10 years old

Offside Rear tyre over 10 years old

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 124,999 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 119,989 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 116,441 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 110,473 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 104,914 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 104,914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2014 98,872 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 85,420 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 76,186 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 66,600 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 60,216 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 53,578 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 44,223 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 35,698 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 35,698 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 30,400 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)

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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KV53 HXN is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KV53 HXN, 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 KV53 HXN registered?

KV53 HXN is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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The MOT history for KV53 HXN shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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