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KX53 HYV

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,285 mi
Last recorded135,285 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 HYV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 135,285 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

both front tyres badly wearing on inner edges

Fail 16 Aug 2017 135,285 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users both no patterns (1.8.A.1a)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

both front tyres badly wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Oct 2016 128,980 miles

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

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

engine covers/under trays fitted.

Pass 19 Oct 2015 120,925 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 120,924 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 112,906 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

windscreen cracked behind rear view mirror

Fail 20 Oct 2014 112,906 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

windscreen cracked behind rear view mirror

Pass 8 Oct 2013 102,812 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 92,491 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 80,721 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 69,650 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 60,839 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 50,121 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 45,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 36,331 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 HYV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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