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LC52 KGE

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,413 mi
Last recorded62,413 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 KGE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 62,413 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 53,901 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 44,973 miles

brake noise from rears in rollers

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f c.v. gaiter starting to perish

Fail 17 Oct 2013 44,973 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

brake noise from rears in rollers

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f c.v. gaiter starting to perish

Pass 22 Oct 2012 41,705 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 38,648 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 38,639 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 33,608 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 29,445 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 26,540 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 26,540 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2007 22,595 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 21,796 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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LC52 KGE is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LC52 KGE, 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 LC52 KGE registered?

LC52 KGE is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 15 January 2003.

Is LC52 KGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC52 KGE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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