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KF53 SKV

2003 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

91,028 mi
Last recorded91,028 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 SKV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 91,028 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 88,794 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wishbone rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wishbone rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 88,794 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wishbone rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wishbone rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 85,457 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 82,608 miles

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

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

engine tray fitted at time of test

plastic covers fitted to N+O/S outer sills not allowing full inspection at time of test

Fail 6 Feb 2018 82,604 miles

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

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

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

engine tray fitted at time of test

plastic covers fitted to N+O/S outer sills not allowing full inspection at time of test

Pass 9 May 2017 81,097 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 18 May 2016 77,174 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 74,789 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 72,032 miles

2013 mileage was incorrectly recorded, should of read 70664

Pass 21 May 2013 624,882 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 66,794 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 61,455 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 56,812 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 51,554 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 50,636 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 50,631 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 46,912 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 42,453 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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KF53 SKV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver 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 KF53 SKV, 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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KF53 SKV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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