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FM52 KPO

2003 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

61,731 mi
Last recorded61,731 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 KPO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 61,731 miles

2x front to rear metal brake pipes becoming rusty

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55r15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn near to legal limit recommend early renewal

Pass 8 May 2017 60,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 May 2017 60,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2016 59,213 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 59,213 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 57,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both headlamp electric adjusters running constantly [disconnected for test]aim adjusted to suit

offside rear tyre worn badly on inner edge [near to exposing chord] recomend early renewal /nearside rear also worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Apr 2015 57,949 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both headlamp electric adjusters running constantly [disconnected for test]aim adjusted to suit

offside rear tyre worn badly on inner edge [near to exposing chord] recomend early renewal /nearside rear also worn on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2014 56,307 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2014 56,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 May 2013 55,007 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 May 2012 52,583 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 50,079 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 48,147 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 45,767 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 43,688 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 41,420 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 38,659 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 37,285 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 37,285 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Rover 45?

Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,217
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
72,661
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48,934
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,560
Stop lamp not working 21,816
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,244
constant velocity joint gaiter split 16,014
Full Rover 45 reliability report

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FM52 KPO is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 52,274 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Rover 45 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 48,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM52 KPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 45 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FM52 KPO registered?

FM52 KPO is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 25 February 2003.

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