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KD52 UXH

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,039 mi
Last recorded125,039 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD52 UXH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2013 125,039 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear trailing arm bushes perished

Pass 23 Aug 2012 114,354 miles

brake pipes corroded

drivers side rear suspension bush perished

exhaust corroded

passengers side front tyre wearing on inside

Pass 26 Aug 2011 106,076 miles

drivers trailing arm bush perished

exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2011 106,076 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

drivers trailing arm bush perished

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2010 93,488 miles

rear trailing arm bushes perished

Pass 9 Feb 2009 82,658 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 82,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2008 77,334 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 68,304 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 61,415 miles

Both Front Tyres @ 3mm

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

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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KD52 UXH is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KD52 UXH, 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 KD52 UXH registered?

KD52 UXH is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 18 February 2003.

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