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KX03 UZJ

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

161,655 mi
Last recorded161,655 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 UZJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 161,655 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 161,502 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear{down side of tank} (3.6.B.2c)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 122,569 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 122,556 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 100,235 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 100,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 81,820 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 81,820 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 81,289 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 75,384 miles

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 2 Nov 2011 75,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 28 Oct 2010 69,321 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 68,825 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 62,636 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 62,622 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 53,118 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 44,562 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 32,561 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 32,554 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 30,804 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 UZJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UZJ, 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 UZJ registered?

KX03 UZJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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