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KR52 NHF

2003 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,907 mi
Last recorded85,907 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 NHF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 85,907 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 81,845 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine has a slight oil leak

front number plate is damage

rear springs are corroded

under trays are fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2018 81,845 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine has a slight oil leak

front number plate is damage

rear springs are corroded

under trays are fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2017 79,362 miles

Corrosion around front inner sill areas

Front number plate damaged

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

Offside front ABS ring broken

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 4 Feb 2016 76,338 miles

Corrosion around front subframe mounting points

Front number plate damaged

Light corrosion to rear inner sills

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside rear tyre perished & wearing low

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn unevenly

Rear trailing arm bushes perished

Slight oil leak

Unable to check outer sills due to side skirts/trim fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2016 76,338 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Light corrosion to rear inner sills

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Corrosion around front subframe mounting points

Front number plate damaged

Nearside rear tyre perished & wearing low

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn unevenly

Rear trailing arm bushes perished

Slight oil leak

Unable to check outer sills due to side skirts/trim fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2015 73,326 miles

Front number plate damaged

Slight play in rear trailing arm bushes & perished

Fail 7 Feb 2015 73,326 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Front number plate damaged

Slight play in rear trailing arm bushes & perished

Pass 4 Feb 2014 69,252 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 64,394 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2012 58,526 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2011 53,656 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn inside edge

Fail 8 Feb 2011 53,656 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 3 Feb 2010 48,176 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 48,176 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 42,526 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 36,633 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 36,629 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 30,801 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 25,285 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 NHF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 KR52 NHF, 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 NHF registered?

KR52 NHF is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 10 February 2003.

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