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KN03 FWV

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,274 mi
Last recorded189,274 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 FWV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 189,274 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside headlight beam pattern poor

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 189,274 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside headlight beam pattern poor

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 177,701 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside sunvisor loose

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 177,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside sunvisor loose

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 169,199 miles

Corrosion to all the brake pipes

Corrosion to the rear brake discs

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

No view of the rear spring lower sections

OSR tyre perished

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 164,662 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front wishbone bushes are worn and have play

No view of rear spring lower sections

OS NS front tyres worn on outer faces

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

Slight corrosion to the brake pipes

osr tyre perished

Fail 13 Sep 2017 164,662 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front wishbone bushes are worn and have play

No view of rear spring lower sections

OS NS front tyres worn on outer faces

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Slight corrosion to the brake pipes

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

osr tyre perished

Pass 22 Apr 2016 159,454 miles

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

Nearside and offside front tyre's worn on edge's

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 159,330 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside and offside front tyre's worn on edge's

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)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 151,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre outer side wall cut but no cords showing

unable to inspect lower sections of rear spings

Pass 30 Apr 2014 141,215 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)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 132,537 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 122,058 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 111,944 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2011 111,944 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 99,827 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 86,530 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 75,260 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 75,260 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 61,740 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 47,789 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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KN03 FWV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KN03 FWV, 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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KN03 FWV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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