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KS03 OSV

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

172,291 mi
Last recorded172,291 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 OSV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 172,291 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 165,244 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 165,216 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 161,148 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 161,122 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 155,507 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 155,483 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 149,756 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 149,756 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 145,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 139,524 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 139,524 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 128,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 113,877 miles

both front metal brake pipes in poor surface condition

both front to rear metal brake pipes in poor condition

front discs slightly worn

front pads low

offside rackend ball joint has slight play

small cchip in zone b of screen

Pass 28 Jul 2009 97,097 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes in poor surface condition

small chip in zone b of screen

Fail 28 Jul 2009 97,097 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front to rear metal brake pipes in poor surface condition

small chip in zone b of screen

Fail 11 Jul 2008 78,586 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front to rear metal brake pipes in poor surface condition

Pass 11 Jul 2008 78,586 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes in poor surface condition

Pass 9 Jul 2007 63,072 miles

chip in zone b of windscreen

front number plate in poor condition

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Pass 4 Aug 2006 49,112 miles

n/s hand brake working ok but lazy

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 OSV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KS03 OSV, 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 OSV registered?

KS03 OSV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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