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KN03 VWJ

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

103,754 mi
Last recorded103,754 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 VWJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 103,754 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 103,754 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 99,738 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seats fitted ()

Pass 23 Jun 2016 95,517 miles

child seat fitted

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

headlight lenses deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2015 90,384 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 86,511 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Jun 2014 86,511 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 85,203 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 85,202 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 20 Jun 2012 83,319 miles

engine undertrays fitted.

rear silencer in poor condition.

unable to view rear coil springs.

Fail 16 Jun 2012 83,305 miles

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

engine under trays fitted

rear silencer in poor condition

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 4 Jun 2011 81,956 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust rear box heavily corroded

front and rear reg plates in poor condition recommend replacement

Pass 30 Jun 2010 75,676 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 75,410 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 64,370 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 64,365 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake pads getting low

offside and nearside front lower arm rear bushs starting to split

Pass 1 Jul 2008 57,530 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 45,858 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 38,981 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 38,981 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 VWJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VWJ, 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 KN03 VWJ registered?

KN03 VWJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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