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OW03 KHU

2003 Rover 75

Turquoise Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

174,156 mi
Last recorded174,156 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 KHU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 174,156 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 174,144 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 162,182 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 153,433 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 153,433 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 144,041 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 120,933 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake discs rusting

Fail 13 Jul 2015 120,486 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake discs rusting

Pass 5 Aug 2014 100,484 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front discs slightly corroded.

nearside front brake pipe coirroded at union.

Fail 4 Aug 2014 100,484 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front discs slightly corroded.

nearside front brake pipe coirroded at union.

Fail 10 Jul 2014 100,379 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres wearing outer edges

nearside front brake pipe corroded at union

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 24 Jun 2013 97,201 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 97,119 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 92,811 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)

air bag warning light staying on

Pass 6 Jun 2011 87,868 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

air bag warning light staying on

Pass 10 Jun 2010 82,028 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 75,381 miles

front strut top mount bearings noisey in operation on both sides

Pass 14 Jul 2008 69,872 miles

air bag warning light staying on

Pass 10 Jul 2007 61,919 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 61,919 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 48,328 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 48,328 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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OW03 KHU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Turquoise with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 OW03 KHU, 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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OW03 KHU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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