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KN52 WLJ

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,059 mi
Last recorded55,059 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 WLJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 55,059 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 52,513 miles

All coil springs corroded

Both rear trailing arms bushes deteriorated

Various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2015 49,559 miles

Nearside rear tyre at 3.0 mm and starting to perish

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 23 Jan 2014 46,131 miles

Outer Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 46,131 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Outer Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 42,113 miles

centre exhaust corroded

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front tyres on 3 MM

Fail 26 Jan 2012 39,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 39,956 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 37,855 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 34,554 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 28,710 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 24,443 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic trims covering testable items

Pass 3 Jan 2007 21,116 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 17,660 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)

checked body up to plastic sill covers

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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KN52 WLJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KN52 WLJ, 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 KN52 WLJ registered?

KN52 WLJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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The MOT history for KN52 WLJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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