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NL03 KZW

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

118,467 mi
Last recorded118,467 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 KZW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 118,467 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 118,365 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 118,365 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 113,352 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 113,350 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 109,859 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 109,857 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 105,346 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 98,869 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 92,337 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 92,337 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 85,461 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres down to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 85,461 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres down to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 80,122 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 80,122 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 74,647 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 74,647 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 68,792 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 68,792 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 65,904 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 65,904 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 63,987 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 63,987 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 58,760 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 54,846 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 54,846 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 49,538 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 43,134 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 32,072 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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NL03 KZW is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 NL03 KZW, 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 NL03 KZW registered?

NL03 KZW is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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