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KL03 FCM

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,042 mi
Last recorded144,042 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL03 FCM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2016 144,042 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 144,041 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake pad warning wires adrift

Offside Rear outer wall damaged

Pass 9 Nov 2015 141,062 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 141,062 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 138,189 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 134,374 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 134,224 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

srs warning lamp came on and went of again during course of test, advise further investigation and rectification if necessary.

Pass 29 Nov 2012 128,412 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 128,298 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 122,067 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 122,006 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 115,185 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 115,185 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 108,011 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 101,306 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s front tyre wearing outer edge

o/s front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 3 Dec 2007 95,322 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 88,049 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 78,806 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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KL03 FCM is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KL03 FCM, 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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KL03 FCM is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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