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ST03 TKK

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

100,391 mi
Last recorded100,391 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 TKK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 100,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has perished rubber on side wall and across the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear flexi brake hose ferrule is slightly corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has perished rubber on side wall and across the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear flexi brake hose ferrule is slightly corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2018 100,389 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill has two holes corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Alternator/powers steering belt has started to fray

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged flexi hose is corroded at metal ferrule (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly perished on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged flexi hose is corroded at metal ferrule (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly perished on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 100,358 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 100,357 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 98,509 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2016 98,509 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 97,326 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 92,717 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 87,702 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 87,702 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 81,216 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 73,150 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 73,150 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 64,954 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 57,563 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 57,563 miles

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

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2008 49,620 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 44,144 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 33,578 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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ST03 TKK is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ST03 TKK, 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 ST03 TKK registered?

ST03 TKK is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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