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AV53 KHK

2003 Rover 45

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

66,717 mi
Last recorded66,717 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 KHK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 66,717 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 66,717 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 64,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 60,541 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 60,541 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 54,589 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 54,589 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 54,364 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 93,946 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 53,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 52,870 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 52,870 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 51,080 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 51,013 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 48,965 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 47,351 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 45,446 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 43,550 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 41,201 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 38,025 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 35,823 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 35,823 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 32,640 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 28,896 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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AV53 KHK is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 AV53 KHK, 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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AV53 KHK is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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