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FC03 KYS

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,038 mi
Last recorded158,038 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 KYS
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 158,038 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 154,155 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 148,522 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake only just met minimum effort required

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 148,522 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. has spare (doe nut ) fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake only just met minimum effort required

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 138,484 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bushes Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front heatshield is insecure

Fail 2 Dec 2022 138,414 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Nearside front sensor fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb insecure (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bushes Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front heatshield is insecure

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 126,440 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rear floor (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction bushes Both Sides cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 126,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rear floor (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Below 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction bushes Both Sides cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 115,589 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 115,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 89,471 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2018 84,585 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 77,577 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 77,577 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 72,397 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 65,917 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 60,571 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 60,552 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 53,160 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 46,070 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 40,528 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 34,797 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 30,269 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 24,391 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 21,517 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 21,517 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 17,742 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 17,742 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

both rear tyres on 3mm

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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FC03 KYS is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 FC03 KYS, 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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FC03 KYS is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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