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KC03 HJA

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

221,404 mi
Last recorded221,404 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC03 HJA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 221,404 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion and offside outersills (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 205,175 miles

All metal brake pipes have corrosion and most heavy greased

General all over underbody corrosion

Headlamp aim poor

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nsr/osr tyres heavy wear on edges

Pass 15 Jun 2015 185,185 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front to rear brake pipes greased

o/s/f hub slight noise

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 185,185 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

front to rear brake pipes greased

o/s/f hub slight noise

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 166,681 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pipes greased

exhaust back box deteriorated

n/s headlamp image slight haze

o/s/f hub slight noise (wheel bearing).

Pass 17 Jun 2013 148,694 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pedal antislip showing signs of wear

exhaust back box deteriorated

rear brake pipes greased

Fail 17 Jun 2013 148,694 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

brake pedal antislip showing signs of wear

exhaust back box deteriorated

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 2 Jun 2012 131,583 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 114,455 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 97,749 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 82,478 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 82,478 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 67,117 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 67,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 55,653 miles

long travel on hand brake. possibly requires adjustment

Pass 5 Jun 2006 47,196 miles

front wipers smearing screen slightly.

long handbrake travel,but good efforts on test.

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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KC03 HJA is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KC03 HJA, 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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KC03 HJA is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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