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KF53 VMH

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,207 mi
Last recorded48,207 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 48,207 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 48,207 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 44,201 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 44,201 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 38,693 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 38,680 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 38,680 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 34,670 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 32,748 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 23,095 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 14,421 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 3,886 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 VMH is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VMH, 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 KF53 VMH registered?

KF53 VMH is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is KF53 VMH safe to buy?

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