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KJ03 ZJV

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,320 mi
Last recorded145,320 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ03 ZJV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 145,320 miles

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Nov 2018 145,320 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2017 129,578 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 129,578 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged nearside front sensor (3.4.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 114,295 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 102,011 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 101,945 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear wishbone bush worn to excess (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush nearside rear wishbone bush worn to excess (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipe travelling from front to rear excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear box corroded and leaking (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 92,601 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 92,589 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 82,594 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 Feb 2013 72,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 72,853 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 60,905 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 48,788 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 44,145 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 38,807 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 33,812 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 33,812 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 27,589 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 20,254 miles

plastic cover under engine compartment

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 ZJV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZJV, 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 ZJV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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