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KX03 UVB

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,541 mi
Last recorded114,541 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 114,541 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 112,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 112,751 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 110,751 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 108,266 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 108,266 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Main pipe to offside rear flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer jet blocked (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 104,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 99,083 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 99,078 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 93,433 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 93,428 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 86,544 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 80,993 miles

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

n\s\f\ outer boot clip slightly loose

Pass 16 Feb 2010 75,175 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 69,299 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 69,286 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

o\s\f abs wire loose

Pass 18 Feb 2008 62,801 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 58,793 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 44,231 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 UVB is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UVB, 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 KX03 UVB registered?

KX03 UVB is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is KX03 UVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KX03 UVB shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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