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BN53 KDO

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

47,258 mi
Last recorded47,258 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 KDO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 47,258 miles

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

o/s/f tyre well worn on inner edge

wipers deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2013 44,755 miles

osf cv gaiter si cracks

Pass 20 Apr 2012 40,718 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 34,887 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 23,146 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 23,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 May 2009 19,610 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 19,610 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2008 14,133 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 11,608 miles

NSF and OSR tyres in poor condition (splitting on outer tread) 195/55/15

NSF wiper torn

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

Recommend alignment check/adjust due to tyre wear

Pass 6 Sep 2006 8,791 miles

brake fluid low

nail in OSR tyre (195/55/hr15)

slight leak from gearbox drive shaft seals

slight leak from oil filter

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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BN53 KDO is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BN53 KDO, 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 BN53 KDO registered?

BN53 KDO is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is BN53 KDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 KDO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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