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HY03 KWG

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,723 mi
Last recorded132,723 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 KWG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 132,723 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front and nearside front brake pipes corroding.

Pass 14 Jan 2025 132,272 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front and nearside front brake pipes slightly corroded.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded and blowing.

Pass 29 Jan 2024 132,028 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust rear silencer corroded and blowing.

Fail 23 Jan 2024 132,028 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust rear silencer corroded and blowing.

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 131,436 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 131,019 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 123,717 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 114,160 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 107,260 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 100,983 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 93,895 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 88,442 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre slightly wearing on outer tread & cracking on tread

Fail 16 Jun 2015 88,442 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre slightly wearing on outer tread & cracking on tread

Pass 9 Jun 2014 83,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear & nearside front tyres slightly cracking on tread

Fail 9 Jun 2014 83,328 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear & nearside front tyres slightly cracking on tread

Pass 11 Jun 2013 77,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2013 77,258 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2012 71,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2011 68,208 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 58,513 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 52,188 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 45,089 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 38,227 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 28,345 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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HY03 KWG is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HY03 KWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY03 KWG registered?

HY03 KWG is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is HY03 KWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY03 KWG shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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