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KS03 OTW

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

154,083 mi
Last recorded154,083 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 OTW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2013 154,083 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 154,083 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 146,150 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 146,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 138,461 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 132,219 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 132,219 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 125,231 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 101,156 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 101,156 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 70,944 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 70,944 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2006 49,327 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 49,327 miles

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

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 OTW is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OTW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KS03 OTW?

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What year was KS03 OTW registered?

KS03 OTW is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 21 August 2003.

Is KS03 OTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS03 OTW shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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