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KV53 KHT

2003 Rover 75

Blue Lpg 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,708 mi
Last recorded120,708 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 KHT
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 120,708 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 120,704 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 113,196 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 113,195 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded slight surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2017 102,958 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2017 102,956 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2016 94,727 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake pipes have slight corosion

Pass 25 Jun 2015 88,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2014 83,574 miles

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to n/s/r outer sill by jacking point

rear exhaust corroided

Pass 16 Jul 2013 77,122 miles

Oil leak

slight corrosion to rear exhaust box

slight corrosion to rear of both front to rear brake pipes

slight fraying to drivers seat belt

Fail 15 Jul 2013 77,122 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

slight corrosion to rear exhaust box

slight corrosion to rear of both front to rear brake pipes

slight fraying to drivers seat belt

Pass 15 Aug 2012 71,434 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

rear seats covered

Fail 4 Aug 2011 65,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

duel fuel petrol/gas emissions not tested

Pass 4 Aug 2011 65,191 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

duel fuel petrol/gas emissions not tested

Pass 16 Jun 2010 59,520 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear belts not tested seats fitted with dog covers

Pass 10 Jun 2009 52,334 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 43,121 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 41,344 miles

Air bag light on

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Nov 2007 41,344 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Dec 2006 30,388 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 30,388 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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KV53 KHT is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KV53 KHT, 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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KV53 KHT is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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