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KR52 MDJ

2003 Rover 45

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,740 mi
Last recorded104,740 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 MDJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 104,740 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR BOX SECTION AREA. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR BOX SECTION AREA. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 97,904 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 97,163 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 97,163 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 90,521 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 90,521 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 83,098 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 75,472 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

air bag light on

Fail 17 Jan 2012 75,470 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

air bag light on

Pass 3 Feb 2011 65,887 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 54,948 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 54,948 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 44,249 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 44,249 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 27,127 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 23,271 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 16,687 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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KR52 MDJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KR52 MDJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KR52 MDJ registered?

KR52 MDJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 23 January 2003.

Is KR52 MDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR52 MDJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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