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KG03 WPR

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

325,121 mi
Last recorded325,121 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG03 WPR
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 325,121 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 325,121 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 320,998 miles

Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately electrical tape preventing full visual inspection (no play detected) (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 320,997 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately electrical tape preventing full visual inspection (no play detected) (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 314,699 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 314,695 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2022 309,844 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 309,779 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside & offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 303,447 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 303,447 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 300,094 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 292,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 287,205 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 277,881 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 254,942 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 235,710 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 217,313 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 199,437 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 199,437 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 179,156 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 158,793 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 141,251 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 118,877 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 98,501 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 77,997 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 55,823 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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KG03 WPR is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KG03 WPR, 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 KG03 WPR registered?

KG03 WPR is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 15 May 2003.

Is KG03 WPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG03 WPR shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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