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KX03 BZK

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

197,411 mi
Last recorded197,411 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 BZK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 197,411 miles

advise rear subframe corroded but not excessive

Pass 12 Oct 2023 193,539 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 189,313 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 184,724 miles

Car underside and components fully covered with underseal

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 184,723 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Fuel tank insecure Tank retaining straps corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Car underside and components fully covered with underseal

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 180,142 miles

advise front and rear subframes corroded but not excessive

advise o/s outer sill been welded

Pass 14 Mar 2019 173,376 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 168,762 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 168,653 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 164,093 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 164,093 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 157,546 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 157,384 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 152,783 miles

Offside rear diesel tank strap holed and corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2015 152,783 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear diesel tank strap holed and corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2014 149,556 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 149,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 145,546 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear silencer corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 145,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2012 141,448 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 141,448 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 135,505 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate but still readable

Fail 9 Mar 2011 135,497 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

rear number plate starting to delaminate but still readable

Pass 17 Mar 2010 121,874 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 93,176 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 73,185 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 54,852 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 54,852 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 35,372 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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KX03 BZK is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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

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