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SA53 KKX

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,254 mi
Last recorded103,254 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 KKX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 103,254 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded around trailing arm mounting points marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 103,244 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front part of main line pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge and worn to wear-bar indicator's advise replacement asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded around trailing arm mounting points marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 99,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 99,857 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 96,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 96,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 92,760 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 92,698 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 89,257 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 89,250 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 84,298 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 83,191 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

tank strap slight corrsion

Pass 14 Aug 2014 82,065 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 80,555 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 79,266 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 77,297 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 74,611 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 63,753 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 63,753 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 51,173 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 40,151 miles

front to rear brake pipes have been undersealed recently

Pass 12 Aug 2006 30,036 miles

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

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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SA53 KKX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SA53 KKX, 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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SA53 KKX is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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