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KM03 XXA

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

112,321 mi
Last recorded112,321 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 XXA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2023 112,321 miles

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 109,255 miles

Body corroded around all jacking points

Both headlamp aims poor

Main fuel line in engine bay chafed

Nearside front antiroll bar link boots split but preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside rear outer sill holed

Pass 11 Mar 2021 105,161 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

suspension corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2020 101,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 95,412 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse lights not working

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 95,409 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse lights not working

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 88,174 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 81,928 miles

Exhaust rubbers cracked

Left sill damaged

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

Oil leak ()

Steering rack deformed but serviceable Slight play in rack (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 78,292 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of main metal pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 78,292 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 74,214 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pipe corrosion

inner steering joints slight play

rear brake pads worn

suspension corroded

wipers worn

Pass 25 Apr 2014 69,666 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 66,414 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer corroded

right front brake pipe corroded

Fail 30 May 2012 63,122 miles

slight blow from front exhaust

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 30 May 2012 63,122 miles

rear silencer corroded

slight blow from front exhaust

Pass 3 Jun 2011 59,548 miles

exhaust corroded

right front tyre tread worn in centre

right rear tyre tread worn in centre

slight blow from front exhaust

Pass 3 Jun 2010 56,344 miles

exhaust corroded

handbrake travel

left front wheel rim slight buckle

slight blow from front exhaust

steering rack play

Pass 6 Jun 2009 49,416 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 49,416 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 40,872 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 28,315 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 28,315 miles

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

offside rear tyre surface cracking in areas

Pass 17 May 2006 17,043 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Rattle from exhaust-catalyst area

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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KM03 XXA is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KM03 XXA, 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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KM03 XXA is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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