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KR52 NLM

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,614 mi
Last recorded148,614 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 NLM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 148,614 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion o/s & n/s floor (6.1.B.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 148,614 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Body has slight corrosion o/s & n/s floor (6.1.B.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 127,070 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 127,070 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 107,153 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 107,150 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 89,866 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

S R S Light on

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 89,866 miles

S R S Light on

Pass 2 Nov 2012 85,943 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 75,253 miles

slight corrosion on o/s front floor

Pass 4 Apr 2011 73,851 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 70,132 miles

N/S gearbox drive shaft oil seal seepimg

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Jan 2009 62,541 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 55,315 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 48,019 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 37,320 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 NLM is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KR52 NLM, 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 NLM registered?

KR52 NLM is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 4 February 2003.

Is KR52 NLM safe to buy?

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