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K18 TEW

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

191,642 mi
Last recorded191,642 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 TEW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 191,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 May 2019 191,637 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 177,090 miles

Nearside rear parking brake has poor effort

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

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

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

Fail 9 May 2018 176,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake has poor effort

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

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

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

Pass 6 May 2017 159,539 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 11 May 2016 150,805 miles

Offside Front Inner most part of tyre tread worn.

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

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

Fail 11 May 2016 150,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner most part of tyre tread worn.

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 140,781 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 140,781 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2014 131,897 miles

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

Tow Ball Not Fitted To Towbar

Fail 7 May 2014 131,728 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Tow Ball Not Fitted To Towbar

Pass 21 May 2013 121,957 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 121,821 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

front exhaust hanger weak

Pass 15 May 2012 111,693 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 100,823 miles

rear suspension been coated in undersill

Fail 28 Apr 2011 100,391 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

slight damp patch near side rear shocker

Pass 20 Apr 2010 90,571 miles

rear discs slightly rusty

slight play both front steering arms

Fail 19 Apr 2010 90,553 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear discs slightly rusty

slight play both front steering arms

Pass 20 Apr 2009 79,966 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 71,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine covers fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 9 May 2007 62,849 miles

both front discs lipped

engine covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 12 May 2006 52,468 miles

off side front bumper holed

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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K18 TEW is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc 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 K18 TEW, 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 K18 TEW registered?

K18 TEW is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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