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KY53 ZBN

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

197,710 mi
Last recorded197,710 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 ZBN
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 197,710 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Outer skin on rear exhaust box is going rusty

Pass 31 Oct 2016 197,655 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and n/s/rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and both rear (3.6.B.2c)

noise from o/s/f strut top on lock

Fail 31 Oct 2016 197,655 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and n/s/rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

noise from o/s/f strut top on lock

Pass 5 Oct 2015 197,408 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust outer skin and bracket is rusty

Pass 8 Oct 2014 184,318 miles

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

Outer skin on rear exhaust box is going rusty.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Surface of rear brake disc's are going rusty.

Pass 8 Oct 2013 169,637 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 157,840 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 143,472 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 143,472 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 132,404 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 119,490 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 119,490 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 104,456 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 103,929 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 85,982 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 68,448 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 68,430 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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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KY53 ZBN is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue 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 KY53 ZBN, 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 KY53 ZBN registered?

KY53 ZBN is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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