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KY03 FCE

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

58,897 mi
Last recorded58,897 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 FCE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2011 58,897 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear brake discs starting to corrode

damage to n/s outer sill

o/s/f tyre deteriorated

Fail 10 Oct 2011 58,897 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear brake discs starting to corrode

damage to n/s outer sill

o/s/f tyre deteriorated

Fail 27 Sep 2010 46,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 46,895 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 36,106 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 36,106 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 24,473 miles

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

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

steering rack has minor oil weep.

Fail 29 Sep 2008 24,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

steering rack has minor oil weep.

Pass 16 Oct 2007 15,268 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 13,206 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 10,010 miles

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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KY03 FCE is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KY03 FCE, 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 KY03 FCE registered?

KY03 FCE is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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