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FV53 KKH

2003 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

66,831 mi
Last recorded66,831 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 KKH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2022 66,831 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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 15 Oct 2021 63,965 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 61,184 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 57,793 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 54,590 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 52,409 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 52,409 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 50,396 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 47,698 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 44,977 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)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 44,977 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 42,482 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 40,082 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 37,225 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 34,009 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 30,062 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 26,081 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 21,592 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 16,235 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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FV53 KKH is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FV53 KKH, 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 FV53 KKH registered?

FV53 KKH is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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