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KO03 EKU

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

165,743 mi
Last recorded165,743 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO03 EKU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 165,743 miles

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2022 165,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2021 165,725 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general under-body corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2020 160,629 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 160,458 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear general corrosion on underside of vehicle

service light on

Pass 5 Jun 2019 149,261 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides into flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 149,250 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides into flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 141,730 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 141,725 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexis both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 132,981 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 121,310 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear in clips (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 111,515 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 100,489 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 87,840 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 82,643 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 78,359 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)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 68,665 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 68,665 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 57,549 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 47,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 47,302 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 35,162 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 23,375 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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KO03 EKU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KO03 EKU, 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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KO03 EKU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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