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KX03 WJE

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

166,702 mi
Last recorded166,702 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 166,702 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 158,109 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 145,392 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 145,392 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Dec 2014 133,343 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 133,343 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 122,208 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

crack in nearside lower part of screen not in view

Fail 12 Dec 2013 122,206 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

crack in nearside lower part of screen not in view

Pass 13 Dec 2012 109,522 miles

Air bag light on

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 94,355 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 13 Dec 2011 94,355 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 9 Dec 2010 82,947 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 70,741 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 60,700 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 53,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 53,141 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 42,751 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 22,148 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 WJE is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WJE, 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 WJE registered?

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

Is KX03 WJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KX03 WJE shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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