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KX53 GUD

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

134,226 mi
Last recorded134,226 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 GUD
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 134,226 miles

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

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

rear subframe rusty

Fail 6 Sep 2018 134,226 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position catch faulty (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Fuel hose insecure underside (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

rear subframe rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2017 127,919 miles

Offside Front tyre low on edges

bad oil leak

both front brake pipes slightly rusty

exhaust heat shield loose front

rear arm bushes have some movement

rear sub frame and arms rusty not holed

Fail 6 Sep 2017 127,905 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint nut loose (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre low on edges

bad oil leak

both front brake pipes slightly rusty

exhaust heat shield loose front

n/s aim pattern weak

rear arm bushes have some movement

rear sub frame and arms rusty not holed

Pass 27 Sep 2016 121,791 miles

Front brake pipes rusty

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear suspension arm rusty

handbrake high travel

oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2016 121,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front brake pipes rusty

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear suspension arm rusty

handbrake high travel

oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2015 117,579 miles

Fuel tank straps corroded

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

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer deteriated

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

heavy surface corrosion to various rear suspension components

Fail 10 Sep 2015 117,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened coil spring mounting area (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank straps corroded

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

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer deteriated

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

heavy surface corrosion to various rear suspension components

Pass 4 Sep 2014 111,498 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 104,813 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 104,805 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 96,121 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 87,123 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 80,322 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 73,893 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 73,893 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 65,331 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 65,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both brake pipes from front to rear are corroded.

Handbrake needs adjustment. Handbrake travel at its maximum.

Pass 3 Aug 2007 51,167 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 39,051 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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KX53 GUD is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KX53 GUD, 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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KX53 GUD is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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