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KU03 WKH

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

78,288 mi
Last recorded78,288 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 WKH
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2026 78,288 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2025 71,902 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Oct 2025 71,902 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 61,587 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 58,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer edge / on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 58,594 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill within 30cm of suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer edge / on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 54,771 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 52,825 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 52,363 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 52,361 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel on parking brake (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 51,583 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 50,806 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 49,419 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 47,938 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 May 2015 46,128 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 46,128 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 44,187 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 41,662 miles

exhaust exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2012 38,685 miles

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

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

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2012 38,685 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 31 May 2011 36,002 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 36,002 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 33,118 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 33,118 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 30,633 miles

Parking brake has minimum reserve travel

Fail 24 Jun 2009 30,633 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake has minimum reserve travel

Pass 12 Dec 2007 26,883 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 22,270 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 19,953 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 WKH is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 WKH, 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 KU03 WKH?

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What year was KU03 WKH registered?

KU03 WKH is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is KU03 WKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU03 WKH shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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