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K40 GUL

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

174,016 mi
Last recorded174,016 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 GUL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2023 174,016 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 167,222 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 167,213 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2021 156,705 miles

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))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 152,392 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 152,390 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 140,580 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 140,580 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 128,303 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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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.

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K40 GUL is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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