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KF53 TSX

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,475 mi
Last recorded86,475 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 TSX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 86,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From Flexible Joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Borderline. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear tyre perished.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 86,241 miles

Exhaust system insecure On Flexible Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From Flexible Joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Borderline. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear tyre perished.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 75,071 miles

Front Exhaust hanger broken

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 75,053 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor Pan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust hanger broken

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 70,212 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Jul 2016 70,211 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jul 2015 625,386 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 60,292 miles

Offside front brake has slight bind.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 56,409 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 53,533 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 50,567 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 48,060 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 48,060 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 44,908 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 41,621 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 37,758 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2007 37,758 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 32,083 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 TSX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 TSX, 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 TSX registered?

KF53 TSX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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