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Rover 75

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,951 cc

K40 GULMOT history

K40 GUL is a blue diesel Rover 75 first used on 24 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 12 May 2023 and it has passed 5 of 9 MOT tests, with 174,016 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 12 May 2023
Mileage
174,016 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2023
MOT tests
9
5 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,802 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 GUL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
75
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,951 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 May 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

K40 GUL was last recorded at 174,016 miles on 24 Apr 2023, 6,794 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,222 miles · 26 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
6,794 miles
Average per year
8,802 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 174,016 miles
  • 2022 – 167,222 miles
  • 2021 – 156,705 miles
  • 2020 – 152,392 miles
  • 2019 – 140,580 miles
  • 2018 – 128,303 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail174,016 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened pan arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront nearside and offside brake backing plates corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner body area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryInterior mirror glass slightly deterioratedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryParking brake requirements only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle showing age related corrosion to all items and body

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front nearside and offside brake backing plates heavily corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

9 tests since 12 Feb 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail174,016 miles (+6,794)3 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,016 miles
    Test number
    724274460464
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened pan arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront nearside and offside brake backing plates corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner body area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInterior mirror glass slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryParking brake requirements only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle showing age related corrosion to all items and body

  2. Pass167,222 miles (+9)1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    167,222 miles
    Test number
    264343927769
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront nearside and offside brake backing plates heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Prescribed area showing a previous welded repair
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Prescribed area showing a previous welded repair
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner body panel area corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill area showing a previous welded repair and undersealed
    • AdvisoryInterior mirror glass slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle muddy but not preventing inspection
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle showing age related corrosion

  3. Fail167,213 miles (+10,508)3 major1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,213 miles
    Test number
    499268039158
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively excessively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively excessively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront nearside and offside brake backing plates heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Prescribed area showing a previous welded repair
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Prescribed area showing a previous welded repair
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner body panel area corroded
    • AdvisoryInterior mirror glass slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle muddy but not preventing inspection
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle showing age related corrosion

  4. Pass156,705 miles (+4,313)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    156,705 miles
    Test number
    867603762478
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth Front Brake Back Plates Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass152,392 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    152,392 miles
    Test number
    266668490979
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer sidewall showing a small cut to the outer tread but not exposing the inner cord
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Prescribed area showing a previous welded repair to inner and outer sill areas
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Prescribed area showing a previous welded repair to inner and outer sill areas
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside inner steering arm ball joints contain slight play
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle showing slight age related surface corrosion

  6. Fail152,390 miles (+11,810)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,390 miles
    Test number
    849661018838
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer sidewall showing a small cut to the outer tread but not exposing the inner cord
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Prescribed area showing a previous welded repair to inner and outer sill areas
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Prescribed area showing a previous welded repair to inner and outer sill areas
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside inner steering arm ball joints contain slight play
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle showing slight age related surface corrosion

  7. Pass140,580 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    140,580 miles
    Test number
    266291594877
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and shock absorber dust gaiter insecure (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre showing 3.5mm tread
    • AdvisoryNearside steering rack contains slight play in inner ball joint arm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and shock absorber dust gaiter insecure (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake travel high
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle showing age related surface corrosion

  8. Fail140,580 miles (+12,277)7 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,580 miles
    Test number
    618741232716
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area as marked within prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area as marked within prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and shock absorber dust gaiter insecure (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre showing 3.5mm tread
    • AdvisoryNearside steering rack contains slight play in inner ball joint arm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and shock absorber dust gaiter insecure (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake travel high
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle showing age related surface corrosion

  9. Pass128,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    128,303 miles
    Test number
    615337055218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K40 GUL

Does K40 GUL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K40 GUL expired on 12 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K40 GUL?
The MOT on K40 GUL expired on 12 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K40 GUL done?
K40 GUL was recorded at 174,016 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2023, an average of 8,802 miles a year.
Has K40 GUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 GUL has failed 4 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on K40 GUL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on K40 GUL find?
K40 GUL failed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2023 with 3 major defects and 11 advisories: nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area as marked; nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; offside rear suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened pan arm, and 11 more.

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