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FV52 KKJ

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

80,001 mi
Last recorded80,001 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 KKJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 80,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 80,001 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 73,901 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 65,593 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 65,593 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 60,505 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides front floors corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Nov 2017 60,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides front floors corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Nov 2016 55,871 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s front (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in tyre n/s front ()

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s front (4.1.E.1)

n/s front floor to chassis heavy corrision

o/s front floor to chassis heavy corrision

Fail 24 Nov 2016 55,871 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s front (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in tyre n/s front ()

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s front (4.1.E.1)

n/s front floor to chassis heavy corrision

o/s front floor to chassis heavy corrision

Pass 27 Nov 2015 52,095 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 52,086 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 47,882 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 47,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 44,943 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 40,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 36,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 36,849 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 32,546 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 27,088 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 22,781 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 22,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 17,051 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 11,955 miles

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
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FV52 KKJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2003 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 52,274 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 45 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 48,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV52 KKJ, 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 FV52 KKJ registered?

FV52 KKJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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