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K999 ROV

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

134,083 mi
Last recorded134,083 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK999 ROV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 134,083 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 128,391 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 124,973 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 116,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 110,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 109,977 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 102,317 miles

some rusting of rear suspension arms and linkage

Fail 8 Jul 2021 102,317 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

some rusting of rear suspension arms and linkage

Pass 9 Jul 2020 99,952 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 99,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 92,375 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 92,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system inner front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel brake failure (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 83,249 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR ALL AND N/S AND O/S FRONTS (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 77,983 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at center and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 75,516 miles

Both rear suspension arms corroded

Front to rear brake pipes corroded in places

N/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded (before flexi hose)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 75,516 miles

Both rear suspension arms corroded

Front to rear brake pipes corroded in places

N/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded (before flexi hose)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 73,104 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre badly worn outer edge

Fail 9 Jul 2015 73,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre badly worn outer edge

Pass 30 May 2014 69,272 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 66,264 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 66,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 May 2012 61,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 56,206 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 49,841 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 44,173 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 44,173 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 37,591 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 32,947 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 24,959 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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K999 ROV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 K999 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 23 years old, this Rover 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K999 ROV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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