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KR52 NDC

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

36,823 mi
Last recorded36,823 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 NDC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 36,823 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 36,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm void of thread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Plastic covers covering outer sills

Reverse lights not working

Fail 15 Dec 2021 36,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested Brake stuck on (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm void of thread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Plastic covers covering outer sills

Reverse lights not working

Pass 1 Dec 2020 36,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Plastic coverings covering outer sills

Reversing lamps not working

Fail 1 Dec 2020 36,734 miles

Reversing lamps not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Plastic coverings covering outer sills

Pass 11 Dec 2019 36,711 miles

No reversing lights working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of thread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic covers covering outer sills

Fail 11 Dec 2019 36,711 miles

No reversing lights working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of thread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Plastic covers covering outer sills

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 34,382 miles

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

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills/unable to fully inspect.

Reverse light not working

Fail 6 Dec 2018 34,382 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills/unable to fully inspect.

Reverse light not working

Pass 15 Dec 2017 33,012 miles

Degree of corrosion on under body but not considered excessive

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Dec 2017 33,012 miles

Degree of corrosion on under body but not considered excessive

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 32,845 miles

Covers over both sills , unable to fully assess condition

Extensive surface corrosion under vehicle, but non considered excessive at present.

Fail 9 Dec 2016 32,845 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Covers over both sills , unable to fully assess condition

Extensive surface corrosion under vehicle, but non considered excessive at present.

Pass 9 Dec 2015 32,690 miles

A degree of corrossion on under body

Covers over both sills, unable to fully inspect condtion

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 11 Dec 2014 32,670 miles

Exhaust deteriating

Plastic covers over both sills, unable to inspect

Pass 5 Dec 2013 31,880 miles

Covers over both sills

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2012 31,152 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 30,149 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 29,185 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 28,452 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2008 26,861 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2008 26,861 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 20,640 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 16,862 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 13,099 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 NDC is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 NDC, 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 KR52 NDC registered?

KR52 NDC is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is KR52 NDC safe to buy?

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