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BN53 KHV

2003 Rover 45

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,308 mi
Last recorded113,308 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 KHV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2015 113,308 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 27 Jun 2015 113,308 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2014 100,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jun 2014 100,017 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 88,919 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 88,919 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2012 69,601 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 69,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear discs will require checking

washers partially blocked

Fail 27 Jun 2011 47,691 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 47,691 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 31,185 miles

Oil leak

front tyres wearing inner edges (185/65r14)

tracking

Pass 23 Jul 2009 18,905 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 17,717 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

plasic sill covers and engine undertray fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2007 15,690 miles

plastic sill and under engine covers

rear wash inoperative

Pass 5 Sep 2006 13,345 miles

advises as per previous sheet

Fail 5 Sep 2006 13,345 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

plastic engine under cover fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

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 KHV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BN53 KHV, 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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BN53 KHV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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