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MA53 KVM

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

157,472 mi
Last recorded157,472 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 KVM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 157,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 155,238 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 152,911 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 146,682 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 141,472 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 134,099 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 130,703 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 126,555 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 123,789 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 123,764 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 120,360 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 120,343 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 116,511 miles

all brakepipes greased not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 May 2013 107,502 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2013 107,502 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2012 94,589 miles

Slight rim dent on o/s/r

Fail 1 May 2012 94,589 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Slight rim dent on o/s/r

Pass 23 Jun 2011 80,874 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 63,172 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 40,905 miles

off side rear tyre wearing on outer edges close to 1.6mm

Pass 9 Jan 2008 24,964 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 9,136 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 9,136 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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MA53 KVM is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MA53 KVM, 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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MA53 KVM is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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