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WL52 KLA

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,787 mi
Last recorded39,787 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL52 KLA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 39,787 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 38,855 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 38,855 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 33,195 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 33,195 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 29,532 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 29,532 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 27,864 miles

pipe to rear silencer corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 25 Feb 2008 26,639 miles

advise rear brake check,rear brakes noisy,offside rear brake appears to have been binding at some time

rear silencer corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2008 26,639 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise rear brake check,rear brakes noisy,offside rear brake appears to have been binding at some time

rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2007 23,584 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 18,283 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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WL52 KLA is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WL52 KLA, 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 WL52 KLA registered?

WL52 KLA is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is WL52 KLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL52 KLA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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