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KR52 MTZ

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

319,022 mi
Last recorded319,022 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 MTZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2018 319,022 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested may cause damage to engine pulley excessively damaged (7.4.B.1)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer cill (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 318,067 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Valve stem slightly damaged both rear (4.1.D.1e)

n/s rear parking brake just met requirements

Fail 4 Jan 2017 318,048 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Valve stem slightly damaged both rear (4.1.D.1e)

n/s rear parking brake just met requirements

Pass 7 Jan 2016 316,938 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Valve stem slightly damaged both rear (4.1.D.1e)

o/s front steering rack gaiter slight twisted

Fail 6 Jan 2016 316,938 miles

Anti-roll bar insecure both front top locking nuts loose (2.4.G.1)

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

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Valve stem slightly damaged both rear (4.1.D.1e)

o/s front steering rack gaiter slight twisted

Fail 13 Dec 2014 316,022 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 316,022 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2014 308,447 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust back box outer skin deteriated slightly

Pass 4 Jan 2014 308,447 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust back box outer skin deteriated slightly

Pass 12 Jan 2013 299,742 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 299,572 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 291,038 miles

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2012 290,997 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 281,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 31 Dec 2010 281,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 270,626 miles

parkbrake lever travel high

upper engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2009 262,193 miles

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

airbag light on

sidewall damage to nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2007 255,866 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 245,258 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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KR52 MTZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 KR52 MTZ, 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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KR52 MTZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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