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GK53 KFY

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

57,273 mi
Last recorded57,273 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 KFY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 57,273 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 57,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 50,299 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 45,319 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 36,420 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE IS DETERIORATED.OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Jan 2010 36,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE IS DETERIORATED.OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 27,006 miles

exhaust rear section corroded

sills covered by trims

surface corrosion on :-- front brake discs / steel brake pipes / and front brake hose ferrules

Fail 17 Dec 2008 27,006 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust rear section corroded

sills covered by trims

surface corrosion on :-- front brake discs / steel brake pipes / and front brake hose ferrules

Pass 17 Dec 2007 23,000 miles

sills covered by trims

surface corrosion on steel brake pipes

Fail 17 Dec 2007 23,000 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

o/side and n/side front tyres on wear limit and cracking on shoulders, recommend replacement

sills covered by trims

surface corrosion on steel brake pipes

Pass 1 Dec 2006 18,176 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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GK53 KFY is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GK53 KFY, 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 GK53 KFY registered?

GK53 KFY is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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