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KR52 MZL

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,472 mi
Last recorded178,472 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 MZL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 178,472 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 23 Oct 2020 178,457 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2019 177,126 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

general underbody corrosion

oil leak

rear wiper split

Fail 2 Oct 2019 177,071 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished

general underbody corrosion

oil leak

rear wiper split

Pass 14 Sep 2018 174,787 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 13 Sep 2018 174,787 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2017 173,460 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 170,895 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 170,885 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 170,881 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear hanging at rear (3.6.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt os and ns rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed advise replacement (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner ball joint ,advise replacement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

fuel smell under bonnet advise removal of top and bottom to check for leaks

head light lenses slightly deteriorated

ns rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2015 167,421 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 167,414 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 30 May 2014 161,786 miles

rear silencer becoming rusty / fuel tank straps becoming rusty

Fail 30 May 2014 161,786 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear silencer becoming rusty / fuel tank straps becoming rusty

Pass 23 May 2013 152,008 miles

base of fuel filter wet [not leaking at time of test]

fuel tank brackets becoming rusty

rear silencer becoming rusty

Fail 23 May 2013 152,008 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

base of fuel filter wet [not leaking at time of test]

both front flasher bulbs faded near to legal limit

fuel tank brackets becoming rusty

rear silencer becoming rusty

Pass 1 Jun 2012 142,102 miles

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

slight roughness in front upper suspension mounting bearing

Fail 26 May 2012 141,886 miles

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

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

slight roughness in front upper suspension mounting bearing

Pass 14 May 2011 128,657 miles

nearside rear tyre toching wear bars/offside rear nearing wear barrs 195/65r15 91v continentals

Pass 1 Jun 2010 112,397 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 112,377 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 May 2009 93,730 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 76,410 miles

nearside rear tyre worn near to legal limit

Pass 2 Jun 2007 64,362 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 47,950 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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KR52 MZL is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MZL, 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 MZL is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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