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KC52 LDN

2003 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,846 mi
Last recorded84,846 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 84,846 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

n/s/f footwell floor slightly corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r lower shockers bushes cracking

n/s/r section of chassis slightly corroded

o/s/f footwell floor slightly corroded

o/s/r section of chassis slightly corroded

slight cracking and play in n/s/r trailing arm bush

slight cracking and play in o/s/r trailing arm bush

slight damage to n/s/r outer door handle

Fail 17 Dec 2016 84,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

n/s/f footwell floor slightly corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r lower shockers bushes cracking

n/s/r section of chassis slightly corroded

o/s/f footwell floor slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r section of chassis slightly corroded

slight cracking and play in n/s/r trailing arm bush

slight cracking and play in o/s/r trailing arm bush

slight damage to n/s/r outer door handle

Pass 15 Dec 2015 71,404 miles

NAIL IN OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 71,404 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR PAN (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

NAIL IN OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 68,888 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 64,949 miles

front chassis corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2012 59,869 miles

floor starting to corrode

Pass 16 Dec 2011 57,983 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 54,933 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 54,933 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 48,661 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 48,661 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 42,784 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 37,588 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 33,334 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 27,439 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 LDN is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LDN, 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 LDN registered?

KC52 LDN is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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