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KX53 KRJ

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,216 mi
Last recorded118,216 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 KRJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2018 118,216 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 106,164 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint by reservoir (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 106,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint by reservoir (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 89,771 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 69,196 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 69,174 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 50,132 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 50,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 47,392 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 43,846 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 37,412 miles

slight wear in n/s/f + o/s/f upper strut mount bearings

Pass 14 Sep 2009 35,376 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 32,915 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 30,882 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 30,882 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Fail 28 Sep 2006 27,380 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 27,380 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 KRJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KRJ, 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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What year was KX53 KRJ registered?

KX53 KRJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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