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KW52 XMR

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

51,126 mi
Last recorded51,126 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW52 XMR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 51,126 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed outer door handle insecure (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed inner door handle missing (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 46,638 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 46,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both front jacking points heavily surface corroded

exhaust system corroded

outer sills covered

rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 16 Dec 2016 45,750 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 45,750 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 44,022 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 44,017 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 42,423 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 42,421 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 38,981 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 38,981 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 35,330 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 31,433 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 31,433 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 27,230 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 23,906 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 20,485 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 20,485 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 16,650 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 16,650 miles

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

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

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

tracking is out

Pass 20 Dec 2006 12,479 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 9,233 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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KW52 XMR is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 KW52 XMR, 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 KW52 XMR registered?

KW52 XMR is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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The MOT history for KW52 XMR shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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