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KX03 UWB

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

59,668 mi
Last recorded59,668 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 UWB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 59,668 miles

Offside Front brake pipe rusty

oil leak/oil pressure switch/filter area

Fail 29 Aug 2017 59,625 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake pipe rusty

oil leak/oil pressure switch/filter area

Pass 5 Sep 2016 56,606 miles

both rear indcators slightly white

Fail 5 Sep 2016 56,604 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

both rear indcators slightly white

Pass 4 Sep 2015 53,327 miles

NSF, NSR, OSR tyres worn close to legal limit 215/55/16

Fail 4 Sep 2015 53,324 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

NSF, NSR, OSR tyres worn close to legal limit 215/55/16

Fail 16 Sep 2014 49,474 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 49,474 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 49,376 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 45,640 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

top radiator hose leaking

Pass 20 Aug 2012 41,770 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2012 41,770 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 37,874 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 6 Aug 2010 34,362 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)

Fail 5 Aug 2010 34,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 29,722 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 26,508 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 23,545 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 19,898 miles

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

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 UWB is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KX03 UWB, 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 UWB registered?

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

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