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MJ03 KJE

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,084 mi
Last recorded118,084 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ03 KJE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 118,084 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2017 118,083 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 111,984 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 106,746 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 101,992 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 101,991 miles

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

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

Engine fumes inside car

Pass 16 May 2013 98,481 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 88,859 miles

Engine Steady Bar Worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 78,434 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 78,434 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 68,866 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 58,198 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 58,198 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 48,416 miles

n/s handbrake low effort

travel in handbrake lever

Pass 11 May 2007 38,474 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 29,020 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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MJ03 KJE is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MJ03 KJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ03 KJE registered?

MJ03 KJE is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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