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EJ03 KWB

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,858 mi
Last recorded70,858 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 KWB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 May 2018 70,858 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

ALL BRAKE DISC SURFACES CORRODED

BOTH FRONT AND N/S REAR TYRES PERISHING

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED

Pass 31 Jan 2017 70,329 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES HAVE SLIGHT CORROSION

N/S FRONT TYRE NAILED

REAR BRAKE DISC SURFACES HAVE SLIGHT CORROSION

Pass 19 Jan 2016 69,150 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 66,085 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 63,094 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 56,459 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 24 May 2012 49,111 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 35,953 miles

both front brake discs pitted

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 24 May 2011 35,953 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake discs pitted

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 20 May 2010 29,249 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2009 32,974 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limit bars

Fail 21 May 2008 20,460 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 May 2008 20,460 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 17,221 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 13,648 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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EJ03 KWB is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EJ03 KWB, 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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EJ03 KWB is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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