MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,016 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened pan arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front nearside and offside brake backing plates corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner body area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
interior mirror glass slightly deteriorated
parking brake requirements only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
underside of vehicle showing age related corrosion to all items and body
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front nearside and offside brake backing plates heavily corroded
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Prescribed area showing a previous welded repair
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Prescribed area showing a previous welded repair
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear inner body panel area corroded
Offside Rear inner sill area showing a previous welded repair and undersealed
interior mirror glass slightly deteriorated
underside of vehicle muddy but not preventing inspection
underside of vehicle showing age related corrosion
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively excessively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively excessively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front nearside and offside brake backing plates heavily corroded
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Prescribed area showing a previous welded repair
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Prescribed area showing a previous welded repair
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear inner body panel area corroded
interior mirror glass slightly deteriorated
underside of vehicle muddy but not preventing inspection
underside of vehicle showing age related corrosion
Both Front Brake Back Plates Corroded
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall showing a small cut to the outer tread but not exposing the inner cord
Nearside Rear Prescribed area showing a previous welded repair to inner and outer sill areas
Offside Rear Prescribed area showing a previous welded repair to inner and outer sill areas
nearside and offside inner steering arm ball joints contain slight play
underside of vehicle showing slight age related surface corrosion
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall showing a small cut to the outer tread but not exposing the inner cord
Nearside Rear Prescribed area showing a previous welded repair to inner and outer sill areas
Offside Rear Prescribed area showing a previous welded repair to inner and outer sill areas
nearside and offside inner steering arm ball joints contain slight play
underside of vehicle showing slight age related surface corrosion
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and shock absorber dust gaiter insecure (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front tyre showing 3.5mm tread
Nearside steering rack contains slight play in inner ball joint arm
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and shock absorber dust gaiter insecure (5.3.2 (b))
parking brake travel high
underside of vehicle showing age related surface corrosion
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area as marked within prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area as marked within prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and shock absorber dust gaiter insecure (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front tyre showing 3.5mm tread
Nearside steering rack contains slight play in inner ball joint arm
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and shock absorber dust gaiter insecure (5.3.2 (b))
parking brake travel high
underside of vehicle showing age related surface corrosion
How Reliable is the Rover 75?
Based on 1,365,354 MOT tests across 103,127 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
K40 GUL is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 K40 GUL, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of K40 GUL?
You can check the full history of K40 GUL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was K40 GUL registered?
K40 GUL is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 24 June 2003.
Is K40 GUL safe to buy?
The MOT history for K40 GUL shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does K40 GUL have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on K40 GUL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.