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KD03 XMK

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

91,499 mi
Last recorded91,499 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD03 XMK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 91,499 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 84,226 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 74,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 74,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 60,561 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 49,975 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 42,942 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 42,941 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 42,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 39,514 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 37,553 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 35,349 miles

wipers smearing

Fail 26 May 2016 35,349 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

wipers smearing

Pass 23 Jun 2015 33,251 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 33,251 miles

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

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

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 20 Jun 2014 31,341 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 29,860 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blade rubber starting to wear

offside rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Pass 14 Jun 2012 26,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2011 23,000 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2011 23,000 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2010 20,637 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 20,637 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 18,541 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 15,876 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 15,876 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front subframe damage on o/s

Pass 21 Dec 2006 12,395 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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KD03 XMK is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 KD03 XMK, 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 KD03 XMK registered?

KD03 XMK is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 14 June 2003.

Is KD03 XMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KD03 XMK shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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