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DG03 KBN

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

162,275 mi
Last recorded162,275 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 KBN
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 162,275 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

main beam bulbs slightly different colours

Fail 29 May 2018 162,270 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

main beam bulbs slightly different colours

Pass 2 Jun 2017 151,829 miles

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

Front both top suspension mounts sticking when turned lock to lock

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 2 Jun 2017 151,829 miles

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

Front both top suspension mounts sticking when turned lock to lock

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2016 139,095 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wearing on inside edge.

Pass 21 May 2015 126,404 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 116,522 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 116,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 110,519 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 110,519 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 104,673 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight wear front and rear brake discs

Fail 3 Jul 2012 104,470 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight wear front and rear brake discs

Pass 4 Jul 2011 93,216 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on the edges

slight wear front brake discs

slight wear rear brake discs

Fail 4 Jul 2011 93,216 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

handbrake travel

needs tracking

o/s rear tyre worn on the edges

o/s washer part blocked

slight wear front brake discs

slight wear rear brake discs

Pass 5 Jul 2010 82,654 miles

slight wear front and rear brake discs

Pass 29 Jun 2009 71,225 miles

slight play at steering rack at o/s

Pass 8 Jul 2008 58,003 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 45,498 miles

front brake pads appear to be getting low

handbrake travel

n/s front tyre worn on the outer edge

n/s rear tyre worn on the outer edge

needs tracking

rear brake pads appear to be getting low

Pass 24 Jan 2006 32,500 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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DG03 KBN is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DG03 KBN, 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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DG03 KBN is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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