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FP03 KWF

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,929 mi
Last recorded105,929 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 KWF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2014 105,929 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 96,395 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT APRX 2.5MM = some corrosion rear exhaust box outer skin = o/s/f lower ball joint gaitor split = front brake pads low aprx 2/3000 mls

Fail 4 Jun 2013 96,395 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT APRX 2.5MM = some corrosion rear exhaust box outer skin = o/s/f lower ball joint gaitor split = front brake pads low aprx 2/3000 mls

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 90,674 miles

o/s sill damaged outer = rear exhaust box outer skin corroded/peeling = rear brake pads low aprx 2/3000 mls

Fail 8 Jun 2012 90,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

o/s sill damaged outer = rear exhaust box outer skin corroded/peeling = rear brake pads low aprx 2/3000 mls

Pass 7 Jun 2011 85,691 miles

o/s outer sill accident damage (dented) o/s/f lower ball joint gaitor split n/s/f tyre wear on inner edge

Fail 7 Jun 2011 85,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s outer sill accident damage (dented) o/s/f lower ball joint gaitor split n/s/f tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2010 79,215 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 79,195 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 67,171 miles

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

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

rear exhaust shield insecure

reverse lamps inop

washer jets weak

Pass 13 Jun 2008 62,552 miles

Battery insecure

nearside foont tyre low on tread on outer edge

offside front tyre low on tread on innner edge

Fail 13 May 2008 62,552 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre low on tread on outer edge

offside front tyre low on tread on inner edge

Fail 18 Apr 2006 39,831 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 39,831 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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FP03 KWF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FP03 KWF, 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 FP03 KWF registered?

FP03 KWF is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 4 May 2003.

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