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KX53 NWJ

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

46,524 mi
Last recorded46,524 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 NWJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2020 46,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 45,180 miles

OIL LEAK

Pass 25 Apr 2018 43,098 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear inner sill starting to rust by jacking point

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 40,586 miles

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

n/s/f tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre perishing

oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2015 39,738 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre bold on outer edge

Fail 15 Oct 2015 39,738 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre bold on outer edge

Pass 8 Oct 2014 37,878 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 37,878 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 35,099 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 32,775 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 31,025 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 27,833 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 25,766 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 22,525 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 14 Oct 2008 22,525 miles

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

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Oct 2007 20,213 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 18,207 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 NWJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NWJ, 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 NWJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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