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OW03 KTN

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,457 mi
Last recorded90,457 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 KTN
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 90,457 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 88,716 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 88,716 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 81,536 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 77,265 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 71,528 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

fast idle emissions near limit

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s handbrake poor

o/s/f indicator faded/poor

o/s/f pads wear

o/s/r arch,n/s/r sill area,n/s/r inner arch-corrosion

rear suspension corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2020 64,277 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear suspension,inner arches,n/s/r sill,n/s/f brake pipe-corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2019 56,918 miles

corrosion to - sills, rear suspension & brake pipes

headlamps - poor output

oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2018 54,060 miles

Nearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected caliper mount spring missing (1.1.21 (a) (i))

brake pipes starting corrosion

headlamps poor pattern

suspension,rear inner sill,n/s/r lower spring-corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2018 54,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected caliper mount spring missing (1.1.21 (a) (i))

brake pipes starting corrosion

engine oil leak

headlamps poor pattern

suspension,rear inner sill,n/s/r lower spring-corroded

Pass 24 May 2017 48,955 miles

brake pipes starting corrosion

front indicators faded,h/lamps poor pattern

front wishbones rear bushes worn/play

handbrake poor

n/s/r lower spring corroded

o/s/r tyre on limit/bald inner edge

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 24 May 2017 48,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake pipes starting corrosion

front indicators faded,h/lamps poor pattern

front wishbones rear bushes worn/play

handbrake poor

n/s/r lower spring corroded

o/s/f spring fouling arch liner

o/s/r tyre on limit/bald inner edge

rear inner sills corroded

rear pads wear

Pass 3 Jun 2016 44,994 miles

Nearside Rear tyre at wear indicator

play to both front anti - roll bar bushes - lateral movement

Fail 3 Jun 2016 44,994 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear tyre at wear indicator

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

play to both front anti - roll bar bushes - lateral movement

Pass 15 May 2015 41,626 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 39,129 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 36,966 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 34,321 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 32,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front indicators faded

Fail 6 Jun 2011 32,114 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front indicators faded

Pass 7 Jun 2010 29,175 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 25,200 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 21,615 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 16,921 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 12,606 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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OW03 KTN is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OW03 KTN, 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 KTN is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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