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KJ03 VKC

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,651 mi
Last recorded56,651 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ03 VKC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 56,651 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage pump (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 51,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 46,501 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 42,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 36,446 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 36,446 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 33,103 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 30,273 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 30,272 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 29,395 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 28,962 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 28,381 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 27,620 miles

catalytic converter rattles.

Fail 8 Feb 2016 27,620 miles

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

catalytic converter rattles.

Pass 2 Mar 2015 26,416 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 26,337 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 26,166 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 25,393 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 24,290 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 22,169 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 19,189 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 14,662 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 11,895 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 9,040 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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KJ03 VKC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VKC, 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 KJ03 VKC registered?

KJ03 VKC is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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