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KC52 XUP

2003 Rover 45

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,406 mi
Last recorded99,406 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC52 XUP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 99,406 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 97,325 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 94,600 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 94,586 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 90,939 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish.

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition.

Pass 14 Dec 2015 87,704 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 84,009 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 83,906 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 81,072 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 81,072 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 77,455 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 77,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 72,640 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 68,177 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 68,177 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 63,050 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 54,994 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 47,056 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2007 47,056 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 40,181 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 32,202 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 XUP is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KC52 XUP, 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 XUP registered?

KC52 XUP is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 22 January 2003.

Is KC52 XUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KC52 XUP shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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