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KJ03 ZHX

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,162 mi
Last recorded129,162 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ03 ZHX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 129,162 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 129,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2017 123,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 123,833 miles

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

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

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

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 117,836 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery slightly insecure

Fail 31 Oct 2016 117,828 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both headlamps pulsing (1.7.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery slightly insecure

Pass 10 Nov 2015 113,807 miles

Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp offside /nearside (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Offside Rear fuel component corroded

Rear silencer corroded

[parking brake efficiency is on the limit 16%

rear fuel tank carrier bracket corroded and holed !!!!

Pass 29 Oct 2014 111,187 miles

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

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

fuel component corroded offside rear

fuel tank carrier corroded and holed !!!!!

wipers could clear better

Fail 27 Oct 2014 111,187 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

fuel component corroded offside rear

fuel tank carrier corroded and holed !!!!!

wipers could clear better

Pass 12 Nov 2013 109,349 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front rear lamps flicker slightly

head lamp images could be better

rear silencer corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2013 109,349 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front rear lamps flicker slightly

head lamp images could be better

rear silencer corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2012 97,428 miles

front and rear lamps flicker slightly

Fail 7 Nov 2012 97,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear lamps flicker slightly

Pass 3 Nov 2011 86,764 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 77,884 miles

NOTE engine under tray fixings missing

NOTE plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection

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

brake pipes starting to corrode

front number plate starting to deteriorate

rear suspension springs starting to rust

slight play/wear in o/s end of steering rack

slight wear/rust on rear brake disc inner faces

Fail 4 Nov 2010 77,854 miles

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

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

NOTE engine under tray fixings missing

NOTE plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection

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

brake pipes starting to corrode

front number plate starting to deteriorate

rear suspension springs starting to rust

slight play/wear in o/s end of steering rack

slight wear/rust on rear brake disc inner faces

Pass 4 Nov 2009 67,873 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 61,384 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 52,022 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 49,851 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 41,431 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 41,431 miles

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 ZHX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZHX, 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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KJ03 ZHX is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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