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HD52 KUV

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,353 mi
Last recorded91,353 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD52 KUV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 91,353 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 79,787 miles

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

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

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Fail 25 Feb 2015 79,787 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 11 Feb 2014 68,311 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 55,997 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 55,728 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 41,897 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 33,248 miles

Coolant leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 29,884 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 26,651 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 23,169 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 18,876 miles

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

exhaust tail box damaged

washer jet adaptors leak

Fail 20 Feb 2007 18,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

exhaust tail box damaged

washer jet adaptors leak

Pass 9 Feb 2006 14,426 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 14,426 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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HD52 KUV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HD52 KUV, 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 HD52 KUV registered?

HD52 KUV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 28 February 2003.

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