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KN03 VXC

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

142,266 mi
Last recorded142,266 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 VXC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 142,266 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 132,229 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 126,148 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 119,726 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 113,828 miles

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

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

exhaust back box deteoriated

Pass 22 Apr 2014 108,361 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteoriated

Pass 5 Apr 2013 103,413 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

areas of nearside front and rear brake pipes corroded,though not to excess

both rear tyres have edge wear

brake pad wear warning light displayed on the dashboard

exhaust rear silencer outer skin detatching

offside front anti-roll bar joints dirt covers surface perishing

unable to clearly visualise front inner brake pads

Pass 17 Apr 2012 89,188 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

exhaust rear silencer skins flaking

Fail 17 Apr 2012 89,188 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear silencer skins flaking

Pass 20 Apr 2011 74,294 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 61,522 miles

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

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

both sides front and offside rear tyres have shoulder wear

Fail 23 Apr 2010 61,522 miles

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

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

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

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

both sides front and offside rear tyres have shoulder wear

Pass 23 Apr 2009 52,514 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)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 43,111 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 32,808 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 32,808 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 21,918 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VXC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 KN03 VXC, 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 VXC registered?

KN03 VXC is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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The MOT history for KN03 VXC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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