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KX53 MXW

2003 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

75,960 mi
Last recorded75,960 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 MXW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 75,960 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2014 67,478 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)

Oil leak

nearside rear outer sill body damage

offside front wing body damage

rear silencer outer casing deteriorated

Fail 4 Sep 2014 67,478 miles

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 position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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

nearside rear outer sill body damage

offside front wing body damage

rear silencer outer casing deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2013 56,205 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 22 Nov 2012 50,328 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 50,328 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 46,168 miles

Handbrake lever suround moves forward and backwards. Pass/advise for MOT as not stopping button operation.

O/S/R tyre tread becoming low. Down to 2.5mm

Rear brake pads becoming low.

Rear exhaust box outer skin coming apart

Pass 16 Dec 2010 38,299 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 38,299 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 30,808 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 30,808 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

O/S/F tyre on legal limit

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/F wheel speed sensor wiring fouling wheel

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 24 Dec 2008 22,167 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 22,167 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 21,724 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 21,724 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2007 16,832 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 16,832 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 11,834 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 MXW is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MXW, 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 MXW registered?

KX53 MXW is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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