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LR03 KTV

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

108,028 mi
Last recorded108,028 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 KTV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2020 108,028 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

advise parking brake inspection just on legal requirement 16%

Pass 21 Jun 2019 104,393 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake effort just on legal requirement 16%

Pass 19 Jun 2018 98,310 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

advise rear brake inspection

Pass 6 Jun 2017 87,489 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 78,975 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside mirror taped up for support

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated and has slight leak

Fail 20 Jun 2016 78,975 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside mirror taped up for support

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated and has slight leak

Fail 20 Jun 2015 73,136 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 73,136 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 67,604 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 67,604 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 62,609 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 56,664 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 56,664 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 51,089 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 44,908 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 38,658 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 31,295 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2007 22,464 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 14,913 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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LR03 KTV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LR03 KTV, 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 LR03 KTV registered?

LR03 KTV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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