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KU53 NKK

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

153,121 mi
Last recorded153,121 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 NKK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 153,121 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2023 153,050 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 147,001 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 136,431 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

under body has general corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2020 126,849 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and/o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

under body has general corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2019 120,395 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

underbody has general corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2018 117,459 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 112,715 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 106,505 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 100,421 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

N/S/R TYRE IS SHOWING SIGNS OF WEARING OUT OF ITS NATURAL SHAPE

Fail 20 Jul 2015 100,421 miles

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

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

N/S/R TYRE IS SHOWING SIGNS OF WEARING OUT OF ITS NATURAL SHAPE

Pass 14 Jul 2014 93,272 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 86,461 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 75,858 miles

BRAKE,STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

FRONT TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 3.0mm

Pass 15 Jul 2011 63,440 miles

BRAKE,STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 63,440 miles

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

BRAKE,STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 57,676 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/R TYRE WORN DOWN TO 2.0MM AND NO TREAD ON THE OUTER PART OF THE TYRE.

O/S/R TYRE WORN DOWN TO 3.0MM

STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION/RUST

Pass 6 Jul 2009 47,287 miles

REAR TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 3.0MM AND 1.6 ON OUTER EDGES.

Pass 10 Jul 2008 29,670 miles

REAR TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 2.0MM AND 1.6MM ON EDGES

Pass 5 Jul 2007 12,352 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 10,706 miles

Locking devise for fuel filler cap flap missing.

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 NKK is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NKK, 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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What year was KU53 NKK registered?

KU53 NKK is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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