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KS03 BJE

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

164,641 mi
Last recorded164,641 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 BJE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2015 164,641 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 158,335 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 152,727 miles

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)

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 11 Apr 2013 152,694 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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)

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 4 Apr 2012 144,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

TRAVEL IN HAND BRAKE LEAVER

Pass 13 Apr 2011 133,271 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 133,271 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 125,126 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 125,123 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 113,010 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 113,010 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 97,948 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 80,253 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 62,838 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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KS03 BJE is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BJE, 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 BJE registered?

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

Is KS03 BJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS03 BJE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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