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KU03 MFV

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,478 mi
Last recorded130,478 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 MFV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 130,478 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded mostly all (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded mostly all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 130,431 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded mostly all (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded mostly all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 122,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust has deteriorated but not blowing

Steering rack inner joint have slight play

Fail 7 Apr 2016 122,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust has deteriorated but not blowing

Steering rack inner joint have slight play

Pass 26 Mar 2015 108,214 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 108,214 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 96,349 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 80,222 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 68,769 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 68,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 61,398 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2010 61,398 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2009 57,277 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 57,277 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 53,303 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 48,312 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 44,090 miles

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

abs wires chafing on offside front inner rim

Pass 3 Jan 2006 38,998 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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KU03 MFV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 KU03 MFV, 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

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What year was KU03 MFV registered?

KU03 MFV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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