MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,580 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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)
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)
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)
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
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
front to rear brake pipes corroded
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.
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)
accident damage to n/s/f door and sill area
brake pipes corroded & greased
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.
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
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
Parking brake ok for test but advise check ref traveland high imbalance.
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake ok for test but advise check ref traveland high imbalance.
Advise parking brake adjustment but ok for test.
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
How Reliable is the Rover 75?
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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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