MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,297 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides, very corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Coolant leak ()
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
brake pad warning lamp on
Central Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Coolant leak ()
Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
towbar corroded
Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Coolant leak ()
Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
towbar corroded
Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 3mm sized 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))
Coolant leak ()
Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Additional braking device wiring not secure abs (3.6.I.5)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Coolant leak ()
Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides slightly cracking (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Lower Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Additional braking device wiring not secure abs wire (3.6.I.5)
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper 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 Additional braking device wiring not secure abs wire (3.6.I.5)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
advise rear brake discs for wear and condition
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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SD53 KUJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 SD53 KUJ, 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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SD53 KUJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 19 September 2003.
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