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KF53 TPX

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,502 mi
Last recorded133,502 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 TPX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 133,502 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brakes just meet requirements

parking brake just meets requirements

Pass 21 Oct 2016 127,016 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)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 127,016 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 117,812 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 117,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 108,522 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 108,522 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 99,051 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 87,581 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 87,581 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 69,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 69,527 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 59,475 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 56,322 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 50,155 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 50,155 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 41,409 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 31,742 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 TPX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 KF53 TPX, 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 KF53 TPX registered?

KF53 TPX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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The MOT history for KF53 TPX shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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