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K3 ROV

2001 Rover 75

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,614 mi
Last recorded82,614 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 ROV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 82,614 miles

most suspension components coated in a black substance

Fail 18 Nov 2025 82,601 miles

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

most suspension components coated in a black substance

Pass 15 Nov 2024 81,029 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 10 Nov 2023 80,453 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Nov 2022 78,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2021 77,703 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box section rusted and deteriorated.

Pass 11 Nov 2020 76,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 76,847 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 75,699 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 75,695 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 73,573 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 70,429 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 70,426 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 68,441 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 66,012 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 66,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 62,998 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

rear exhaust silencer corroded

undertray damaged

Fail 18 Nov 2014 62,998 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

rear exhaust silencer corroded

undertray damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2013 60,168 miles

Brake pedal anti slip worn but not excessive.

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

Nearside front ABS wire almost chaffed through on road wheel.

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 60,168 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pedal anti slip worn but not excessive.

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

Nearside front ABS wire almost chaffed through on road wheel.

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 53,600 miles

Nearside front ABS wire chaffing against road wheel

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 12 Nov 2012 53,600 miles

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

Nearside front ABS wire chaffing against road wheel

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 24 Nov 2011 49,556 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2010 45,494 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Nov 2010 45,494 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 40,894 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

park brake is close to reserve travel

Pass 4 Dec 2008 36,282 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 30,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 22,861 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 15,641 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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K3 ROV is a 2001 Rover 75 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2001 Rover 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 84,636 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 K3 ROV, 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 25 years old, this Rover 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K3 ROV is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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