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AG53 KFJ

2003 Rover 45

Bronze Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

51,503 mi
Last recorded51,503 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 KFJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 51,503 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 49,443 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 49,441 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 49,429 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 47,149 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 44,156 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 41,471 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre getting worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2011 41,471 miles

o/s/f tyre getting worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2010 40,217 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 35,737 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 29,709 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 23,783 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 19,150 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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AG53 KFJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Bronze with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AG53 KFJ, 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 AG53 KFJ registered?

AG53 KFJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 28 October 2003.

Is AG53 KFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG53 KFJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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