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KR52 NNF

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

41,847 mi
Last recorded41,847 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 41,847 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides of the car (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

reverse lamp not working

Pass 8 Jan 2025 40,848 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides of the car (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides of the car (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 40,848 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides of the car (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides of the car (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 40,375 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 40,372 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements deteriorated with water marks (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 40,321 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 40,184 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 35,897 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 35,866 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 31,341 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 23,233 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 13,668 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyres over the manufactures recommended useful life guidelines of 5 years

Pass 10 Aug 2015 13,664 miles

nearside front tyre deteriorated

Fail 10 Aug 2015 13,664 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2014 13,619 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 13,389 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 13,196 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 12,562 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 11,218 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 10,640 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 10,464 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly out of round and wearing inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2007 10,178 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 9,892 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 NNF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 NNF, 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 NNF registered?

KR52 NNF is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 3 February 2003.

Is KR52 NNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR52 NNF shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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