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GL52 KXH

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,647 mi
Last recorded68,647 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 KXH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 68,647 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 68,647 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 65,350 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 65,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

front brake pads worn to the limit

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Jan 2012 59,042 miles

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

brakes squeaky

n/s front tyre under inflated

outer sills obscured

surface scar in n/s front tyre wall

Fail 12 Jan 2012 59,042 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brakes squeaky

n/s front tyre under inflated

outer sills obscured

surface scar in n/s front tyre wall

Pass 20 May 2011 54,649 miles

advise exhaust front flexi poor condition

advise long travel on handbrake #

advise osf tyre wearing on inner edge

advise surface corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 19 May 2011 54,649 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise exhaust front flexi poor condition

advise long travel on handbrake #

advise osf tyre wearing on inner edge

advise surface corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 26 May 2010 48,132 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise slight lip on brake discs

advise staggered wear to rear tyres

Pass 10 May 2010 48,041 miles

Slight exhaust leak and corrosion at rear joint

Pass 12 May 2009 44,385 miles

SRS lamp is on

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 11 May 2009 44,385 miles

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

OSF tyre 2mm left

SRS lamp is on

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 19 May 2008 40,075 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 40,075 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 35,178 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 25,808 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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GL52 KXH is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GL52 KXH, 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 GL52 KXH registered?

GL52 KXH is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 11 February 2003.

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