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KV03 WKU

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,837 mi
Last recorded104,837 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 WKU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 104,837 miles

Both front coil springs corroded.

Both rear brake discs corroded.

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Oil level low.

Fail 27 Aug 2013 104,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Both front coil springs corroded.

Both rear brake discs corroded.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Oil level low.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear backbox corroded.

Pass 30 Aug 2012 98,837 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2011 93,706 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 84,889 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

o/s front headlamp damp inside

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 2 Sep 2010 84,889 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

o/s front headlamp damp inside

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 74,486 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

long parking brake travel

offside front jacking point pad missing

Fail 12 Feb 2010 74,486 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

long parking brake travel

offside front jacking point pad missing

Pass 6 Feb 2009 63,927 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 63,671 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 51,628 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 38,748 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 35,387 miles

both front tyres wearing low (2mm)

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

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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KV03 WKU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KV03 WKU, 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 KV03 WKU registered?

KV03 WKU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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