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KU53 NKJ

2003 Rover 75

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

99,580 mi
Last recorded99,580 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 NKJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 99,580 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust deterioated

Fail 10 Feb 2018 99,580 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both side (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 99,466 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported TAILBOX SUPPORT BAND RUSTED & BROKEN (7.1.1)

Central UNDER BODY HEAT SHIELDS BROKEN & CABLE TIED IN PLACE

FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRAPS VERY POOR CONDITION

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR TAILBOX OUTER SKIN BADLY RUSTED & HANGING OFF (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 94,921 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 94,919 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 90,671 miles

center exhaust heatshield poorly secured

extensive damage to nearside

indicators faded

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

oil around engine

rear exhaust silencer corroded

unable to view rear coil springs

Fail 12 Dec 2015 90,604 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

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

center exhaust heatshield poorly secured

extensive damage to nearside

indicators faded

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

oil around engine

rear exhaust silencer corroded

unable to view rear coil springs

Pass 31 Dec 2014 83,476 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2014 83,292 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake performance very low recommend attention.

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges close to legal limit.

front brake pads very low.

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Pass 2 Jan 2014 78,116 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 77,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 71,312 miles

accident damage to n/s/f door and sill area

brake pipes corroded & greased

Fail 6 Jan 2013 71,247 miles

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

accident damage to n/s/f door and sill area.

brake pipes corroded in places.

Pass 6 Jan 2012 65,358 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

inner cooler leaking

Fail 5 Jan 2012 65,358 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

inner cooler leaking

Pass 10 Jan 2011 56,369 miles

Parking brake ok for test but advise check ref traveland high imbalance.

Fail 10 Jan 2011 56,369 miles

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

Parking brake ok for test but advise check ref traveland high imbalance.

Pass 16 Dec 2009 44,096 miles

Advise parking brake adjustment but ok for test.

Pass 12 Jan 2009 31,606 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2009 31,606 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 21,618 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 21,618 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 14,770 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 NKJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 NKJ, 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 NKJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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