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KW03 CVT

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,662 mi
Last recorded81,662 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 CVT
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 81,662 miles

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

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 79,821 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (3.5.1g)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 77,864 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 77,864 miles

Nearside Wheel bolt(s) missing front (4.2.A.1e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 74,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 70,314 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2013 68,667 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 68,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

areas of exhaust system corroded

dampness at both steering rack gaiter areas

nearside rear tyre has outer edge wear

offside windscreen wiper leaves light lines

power steering pump drive belt cracking

rear flexible brake hoses ferrules corroded,though not to excess

Pass 26 Jul 2012 66,367 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 63,714 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 59,626 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 59,626 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 55,293 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 50,480 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 44,550 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 44,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 36,213 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 36,189 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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KW03 CVT is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KW03 CVT, 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 KW03 CVT registered?

KW03 CVT is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is KW03 CVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW03 CVT shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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