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MF53 KPZ

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,611 mi
Last recorded93,611 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 KPZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2019 93,611 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake valve leaking abs pump (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 83,939 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 82,646 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 82,624 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 82,624 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 82,133 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 80,996 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 80,996 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 78,147 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 73,076 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 68,491 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 68,450 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 63,361 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 56,639 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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MF53 KPZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MF53 KPZ, 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 MF53 KPZ registered?

MF53 KPZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is MF53 KPZ safe to buy?

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