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KU53 NKG

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

196,058 mi
Last recorded196,058 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 NKG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 196,058 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside rear tyre approx 3mm

Pass 6 Jul 2018 169,039 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 168,648 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 144,071 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 121,075 miles

Engine cover fitted

Exhaust system rear silencer box corroded and delaminating

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake pad indicator wires chafing on inner tyre wall

Fail 24 Jun 2016 120,738 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Engine cover fitted

Exhaust system rear silencer box corroded and delaminating

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake pad indicator wires chafing on inner tyre wall

Pass 24 Jun 2015 92,158 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 91,699 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 71,349 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 71,349 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 69,898 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 69,898 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 67,388 miles

Airbag warning lamp illuminated indicating a fault in the airbag system.

Protective cover on offside lower suspension joint split, but still providing adequate protection against water and dirt ingress.

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 67,388 miles

Airbag warning lamp illuminated indicating a fault in the airbag system.

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

Protective cover on offside lower suspension joint split, but still providing adequate protection against water and dirt ingress.

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 65,113 miles

Both front suspension upper support bearings rough in operation, but affecting vehicle safety.

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 62,099 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn outer edges

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 6 Sep 2010 62,099 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres worn outer edges

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Sep 2009 60,456 miles

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

rear number plate deterioated

Fail 5 Sep 2009 60,456 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear number plate deterioated

Pass 1 Sep 2008 57,315 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 47,772 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 37,360 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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KU53 NKG is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KU53 NKG, 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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KU53 NKG is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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