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FY53 KTL

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,120 mi
Last recorded52,120 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 KTL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 52,120 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 52,115 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2021 47,172 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 47,172 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 42,931 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 17 May 2019 37,271 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 37,271 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 35,965 miles

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion section of floor panel (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 May 2018 35,965 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering section of floor panel (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion section of floor panel (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 May 2017 34,159 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor panel (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor panel (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 May 2017 34,159 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor panel (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor panel (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 May 2016 32,671 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front section of floor panel (6.1.A.1)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front section of floor panel (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 20 May 2016 32,671 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front section of floor panel (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front section of floor panel (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 30,781 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 28,543 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 26,260 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 23,898 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 20,830 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 17,891 miles

Rear bumper insecure

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

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

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

drivers side rear light lense is cracked

Fail 25 May 2010 17,891 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

drivers side rear light lense is cracked

Pass 1 Oct 2008 17,754 miles

damage to o/s rear lamp unit and bumper

Pass 11 Oct 2007 16,073 miles

accident damage to o/s rear lamp unit (cracked)

accident damage to rear bumper (cracked)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 13,008 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2006 13,008 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FY53 KTL is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY53 KTL, 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 FY53 KTL registered?

FY53 KTL is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is FY53 KTL safe to buy?

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