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KS03 BHY

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

194,391 mi
Last recorded194,391 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 BHY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 194,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 189,176 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 182,270 miles

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted BOTH ! Rear wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 174,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 167,541 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 161,178 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 148,606 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 135,990 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 122,872 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 122,859 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2016 108,000 miles

front inner brake pads worn thin

Pass 6 Jan 2015 95,264 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 82,362 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 82,362 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 74,064 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 66,090 miles

Both front brake discs are quite worn.

Brake warning lamp on.

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 66,090 miles

Both front brake discs are quite worn.

Brake warning lamp on.

Fail 6 Jan 2011 57,883 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 57,883 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 47,849 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 47,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 38,108 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 28,223 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 28,216 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 19,056 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 17,275 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear 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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KS03 BHY is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KS03 BHY, 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 KS03 BHY registered?

KS03 BHY is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is KS03 BHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS03 BHY shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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