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KX03 WOU

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,344 mi
Last recorded116,344 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2016 116,344 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/s/r hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s/r hose (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

brake pipe to n/s/f hose corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2015 109,783 miles

brake pipe to n/s/f hose corroded

brake pipes to rear hoses corroded

front lower arm rear bushes breaking up

front tyres worn to excess

Pass 24 Mar 2014 104,281 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipe to n/s/f hose corroded

n/s/f tyre worn to legal limit

n/s/r handbrake performance low

Pass 23 Mar 2013 97,399 miles

brake pipe to n/s/f hose corroded

n/s/r handbrake performance low

o/s/r tyre worn to excess

Fail 21 Mar 2013 97,381 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipe to n/s/f hose corroded

n/s/r handbrake performance low

o/s/r tyre worn to excess

Pass 27 Mar 2012 90,713 miles

front exhaust section slight blow

front tyres worn to excess

Pass 31 Mar 2011 83,743 miles

o/s/f tyre tread very low

some meatal brake pipes corroding

some movement in wishbone rear bushes

Fail 28 Mar 2011 83,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre tread very low

some meatal brake pipes corroding

some movement in wishbone rear bushes

Pass 19 Mar 2010 76,631 miles

all brake discs has light corrosion

no tax on vehicle

pads warning light on but pads seem ok

slight play in steering rack

under trak missing

vehicle seems to have stood for some time

Pass 15 Jul 2008 66,302 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Jul 2008 66,294 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 53,642 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 53,580 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2006 36,773 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 36,773 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 WOU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WOU, 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 WOU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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