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KJ03 ZYC

2003 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,378 mi
Last recorded82,378 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ03 ZYC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2020 82,378 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 77,740 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 74,879 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 74,875 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 71,624 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 68,173 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 64,968 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 58,862 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 Mar 2013 54,530 miles

O/s/r brake caliper bleed nipple broken

Fail 22 Mar 2012 50,500 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 50,500 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 46,023 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 46,020 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 42,206 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 42,206 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 37,708 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 32,675 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 25,134 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 19,368 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 19,368 miles

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

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

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 ZYC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol 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 ZYC, 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 ZYC registered?

KJ03 ZYC is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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