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KG52 XLA

2003 Rover Range Rover

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,713 mi
Last recorded156,713 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG52 XLA
MakeRover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 156,713 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced threw out under carridge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal front and rear and rear subframe bushes worn (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 156,711 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced threw out under carridge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal front and rear and rear subframe bushes worn (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 156,626 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe, rubber bush starting to tear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe, rubber bush starting to tear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 155,073 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 155,073 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm to upright lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 155,031 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp cleaning jets pointing forward and not at lamp lenses

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Wing panel has slight corrosion

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 153,930 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front steering rack joint has play(advise being replaced asap)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 153,930 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front steering rack joint has play(advise being replaced asap)

Pass 12 May 2016 146,463 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 146,227 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure wheel sensor cable (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning tightens when operated (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear rear seat belts not checked, seats folded and loaded

Pass 23 Feb 2015 138,190 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 138,188 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 125,047 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 125,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 106,965 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 99,352 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 91,683 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 85,826 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 79,181 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 65,085 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 60,631 miles

How Reliable is the Rover Range Rover?

Based on 1,576 MOT tests across 381 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
2,722
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
381
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 123
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 103
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 92
Brake pipe excessively corroded 76
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 58
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KG52 XLA is a 2003 Rover Range Rover in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Rover Range Rover fails its MOT is body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, accounting for 123 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KG52 XLA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 23 years old, this Rover Range Rover is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KG52 XLA registered?

KG52 XLA is a 2003 Rover Range Rover, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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