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WL52 KMA

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,202 mi
Last recorded74,202 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL52 KMA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 74,202 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides outer track rod ends* (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres worn and heavily perished in treads* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres heavily perished in treads* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

acceptable minor imbalance between handbrake RBT readings*

exhaust frontpipe in poor condition*

minor damage to osf seatbelt webbing*

shields on inner and outer sills, underbody,etc, restrict examination of testable items*

significant corrosion of front and rear brake hose ferrules, front and rear subframe/axle beam assemblies and steering and suspension components, PAS pipes,both sides rear inner under sills and front floors,etc, all acceptable at time of test*

underbody found to be muddy in places*

Pass 1 Oct 2018 70,975 miles

both rear void bushed perished on rear trailing arms

exhaust system corroded

surface corrosion on underside

Pass 6 Feb 2017 66,373 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 6 Feb 2017 66,373 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 62,913 miles

Oil leak

front D bushes worn

trailing arm bushes perished

Fail 1 Feb 2016 62,913 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front D bushes worn

trailing arm bushes perished

Pass 21 Jan 2015 59,470 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 59,066 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 57,179 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 57,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front ,offside front and offside rear tyres split and perished

Pass 30 Jan 2012 55,348 miles

both front outer cv gaiters slightly perished

Pass 27 May 2011 53,119 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 49,293 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 45,674 miles

Rear number plate in poor condition but servicable

Pass 15 May 2008 41,298 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 36,216 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 26,324 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2006 26,324 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 KMA is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WL52 KMA, 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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WL52 KMA is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 27 February 2003.

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