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HF52 KJZ

2003 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,049 mi
Last recorded60,049 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF52 KJZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 60,049 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 52,072 miles

Advise may have ABS fault o/s/f abs ring split

Fail 1 Nov 2011 52,072 miles

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

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

Advise may have ABS fault o/s/f abs ring split

Pass 28 Oct 2010 44,702 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 44,702 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 37,512 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 37,512 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 29,833 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 22,349 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 17,402 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 12,925 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 12,925 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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HF52 KJZ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HF52 KJZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HF52 KJZ registered?

HF52 KJZ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 21 February 2003.

Is HF52 KJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF52 KJZ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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