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KJ03 RUC

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,059 mi
Last recorded70,059 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ03 RUC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 70,059 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 70,059 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 67,108 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 67,108 miles

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

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 59,124 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside tyre has minor damage to sidewall

offside rear coil spring suspected to be broken at bottom but unable to clearly see due to being seated low in suspension arm

offside steering rack arm has slight play at inner fixing to rack

Pass 10 Oct 2011 53,599 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 48,513 miles

long travel on park brake

Pass 9 Nov 2009 42,980 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 38,307 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 33,239 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 29,606 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 29,606 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 22,234 miles

both rear tyres low in tread n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge 215/55x16w

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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KJ03 RUC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 KJ03 RUC, 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 KJ03 RUC registered?

KJ03 RUC is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is KJ03 RUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJ03 RUC shows 13 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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