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K3 DCO

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,945 mi
Last recorded102,945 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 DCO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 102,945 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 102,945 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 97,137 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyre treads have slight lifting

centre and rear exhaust rusty

hand brake high

wipers have slight smearing

Pass 7 Nov 2013 91,625 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 87,352 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 83,760 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front rear brake discs pitted corroded on outer side edges

Fail 29 Sep 2011 83,760 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front rear brake discs pitted corroded on outer side edges

Fail 12 Aug 2010 80,335 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 80,335 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 72,171 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 72,171 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

front wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 30 May 2008 58,874 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 May 2007 47,536 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 35,324 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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K3 DCO is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 K3 DCO, 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 K3 DCO registered?

K3 DCO is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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