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RJ53 KMY

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

116,909 mi
Last recorded116,909 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 KMY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 116,909 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 115,944 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 115,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 114,390 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 113,080 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 113,080 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 111,337 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 111,337 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On inner & outer sidewalls (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 109,755 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated.

Pass 6 Oct 2015 108,463 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 106,571 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 105,192 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 105,192 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 97,382 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 86,896 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 86,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 78,282 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 68,008 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 57,903 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 57,849 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2007 44,845 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 44,845 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 31,621 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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RJ53 KMY is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RJ53 KMY, 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 RJ53 KMY registered?

RJ53 KMY is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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