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FY53 KVU

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,878 mi
Last recorded65,878 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 KVU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2013 65,878 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 65,878 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 61,173 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 53,989 miles

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges and low on tread

center and rear exhaust badly corroded

slight play in off side front upper suspension arm ball joint

Pass 20 Nov 2010 44,409 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 34,699 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 28,817 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 23,939 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 19,207 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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FY53 KVU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FY53 KVU, 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

How do I check the history of FY53 KVU?

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What year was FY53 KVU registered?

FY53 KVU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is FY53 KVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY53 KVU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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