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KC52 KCF

2003 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,839 mi
Last recorded76,839 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC52 KCF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 76,839 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front sills Both rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 76,735 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front sills Both rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 74,872 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 71,637 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 71,637 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 66,834 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 66,834 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 62,888 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 60,118 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 56,299 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 49,913 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 44,605 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 38,314 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 33,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 33,548 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 32,066 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 30,691 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 29,432 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 27,339 miles

Coolant leak

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

corrosion to exhaust system

no tread on inner part of o/s/f tyre

unable to fully check outer boby sills due to trim covers

Fail 31 Jan 2012 27,339 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

corrosion to exhaust system

no tread on inner part of o/s/f tyre

unable to fully check outer boby sills due to trim covers

Pass 10 Jan 2011 24,982 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 24,982 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 22,851 miles

o/s/f wiper blade could be longer!

unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

Fail 11 Jan 2010 22,851 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s/f wiper blade could be longer!

rear wiper blade split

unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

Pass 12 Jan 2009 21,075 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 18,151 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 16,020 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 13,324 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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KC52 KCF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 KC52 KCF, 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 KC52 KCF registered?

KC52 KCF is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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