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KL03 ZKS

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,028 mi
Last recorded83,028 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL03 ZKS
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 83,028 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt close to excess (2.4.G.2)

Offside bonnet catch not working repairs required

Fail 23 Nov 2016 83,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt close to excess (2.4.G.2)

Offside bonnet catch not working repairs required

Pass 19 Nov 2015 71,327 miles

Advise coolant leaking

Advise rear exhaust is badly corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2015 71,327 miles

Advise coolant leaking

Advise rear exhaust is badly corroded

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 66,955 miles

exhaust system corroded ( advise replacement )

Fail 25 Sep 2014 66,955 miles

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

exhaust system corroded ( advise replacement )

Pass 23 Oct 2013 63,354 miles

rear exhaust deterioated

Fail 16 Oct 2013 63,354 miles

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

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

rear exhaust deterioated

Pass 24 Oct 2012 57,472 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 52,124 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 52,124 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 45,568 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres slightly stepped

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs slightly worn/pitted

slight play in both front inner steering rack knuckles

srs light on

Pass 2 Oct 2009 40,848 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded in places

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2008 36,596 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2007 28,050 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 20,528 miles

Nearside 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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KL03 ZKS is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZKS, 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 ZKS is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 25 April 2003.

Is KL03 ZKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL03 ZKS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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