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KP03 DXC

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,042 mi
Last recorded115,042 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP03 DXC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 115,042 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 114,561 miles

n/s/r inner sill corroded

screen washers weak

Pass 29 Mar 2023 113,924 miles

Inner sills corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2023 113,924 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Inner sills corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2022 111,835 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak

Some wear noted in near side front steering tie bar

Pass 25 Mar 2021 109,491 miles

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

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

slight oil leak

slight wear in o/s/f steering tie bar

Pass 12 Mar 2020 108,188 miles

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

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

Wear noted in off side steering tie bar

Pass 13 Mar 2019 104,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge REPAIR ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 104,582 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge REPAIR ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 101,181 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Mar 2018 101,181 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Mar 2017 98,916 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2017 98,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2016 97,351 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 94,361 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2014 92,505 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 92,505 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 88,744 miles

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

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 corroded/front to rear metal brake pipes surface corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2012 86,943 miles

Near side rear tyre wearing thin on outside edge

Pass 11 Mar 2011 84,506 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 84,506 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 82,575 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 82,554 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 80,087 miles

Slight wear noted in steering

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 80,087 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Slight wear noted in steering

Pass 20 Mar 2008 76,554 miles

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

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)

Fail 17 Mar 2007 65,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 65,935 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 49,850 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 49,850 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

unable to dip the left headlight from inside the car

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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KP03 DXC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KP03 DXC, 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 KP03 DXC registered?

KP03 DXC is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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