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KR52 NKT

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,257 mi
Last recorded80,257 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 80,257 miles

both front tyres worn on inner

exhaust centre section bracket is broken

exhaust flexi joint is deteriorated

exhaust hanging rubbers deteriorated

Fail 28 Jan 2015 80,139 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner

exhaust centre section bracket is broken

exhaust flexi joint is deteriorated

exhaust hanging rubbers deteriorated

o/s/f wiper blade is split

Pass 22 Jan 2014 74,029 miles

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

cat hanger bracket broken

exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

rear tyres low on inner edges

Fail 13 Jan 2014 73,847 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

cat hanger bracket broken

exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

rear tyres low on inner edges

Pass 6 Feb 2013 68,494 miles

rear exhaust box rubber hanger split

Fail 30 Jan 2013 68,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear exhaust box rubber hanger split

Pass 8 Feb 2012 56,707 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 56,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front wiper blades are split

Pass 16 Feb 2011 48,222 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 44,879 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

limited life on exhaust

n/s/r tyre bubbles at rim possible leak

plastic trims fitted to seals unable to inspect seals properly

Pass 1 Dec 2009 44,879 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

limited life on exhaust

n/s/r tyre bubbles at rim possible leak

plastic trims fitted to seals unable to inspect seals properly

Fail 26 Nov 2009 44,872 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight accident damage to the front and to the rear of the vehicle

some distortion to the offside front chassis rail outside of perscribed areas not adversley effecting the brakes, steering or suspension

Pass 6 Oct 2008 36,628 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)

axle 1 195/55/15 n/s/f uniroyal 2.91mm o/s/f federal 3.04mm

axle 2 185/55/15 o/s/r marshall 2.78 mm inner edge devoid of tread n/s/r marshall 3.15mm inner edge devoid of tread

Fail 6 Oct 2008 36,623 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

axle 1 195/55/15 n/s/f uniroyal 2.91mm o/s/f federal 3.04mm

axle 2 185/55/15 o/s/r marshall 2.78 mm inner edge devoid of tread n/s/r marshall 3.15mm inner edge devoid of tread

Pass 1 Oct 2007 26,942 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 26,942 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

FRONT REG PLATE LOOSE

O/S MAIN BEAM ADVERSLY AFFECTED

Pass 24 Jan 2007 25,044 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 25,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 20,342 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 20,342 miles

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

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

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

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 NKT is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NKT, 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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KR52 NKT is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 5 February 2003.

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