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KX03 BVZ

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,211 mi
Last recorded94,211 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 BVZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 94,211 miles

both front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 7 Mar 2018 93,943 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front brake discs slightly pitted

engine under tray loose

Pass 1 Mar 2017 87,953 miles

Exhaust tailpipe badly corroded.

Fail 23 Feb 2017 87,934 miles

Indicator switch faulty Not holding on in right hand position. (1.4.A.1)

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

Exhaust tailpipe badly corroded.

Pass 9 Mar 2016 82,620 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 77,109 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear brake disc in poor condition

Fail 11 Mar 2015 76,991 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear brake disc in poor condition

Pass 12 Mar 2014 71,354 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 66,390 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 61,986 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 56,879 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 50,319 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 50,319 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 44,456 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 44,456 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 36,523 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 36,516 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 21 Feb 2007 29,882 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 21,584 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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KX03 BVZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KX03 BVZ, 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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KX03 BVZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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