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KG53 LHD

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

86,167 mi
Last recorded86,167 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 LHD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 86,167 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 86,167 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 79,255 miles

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 24 Nov 2014 69,197 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 59,230 miles

Offside Front 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 12 Nov 2012 49,940 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 46,689 miles

front discs corroded

offside front abs ring broken

Pass 22 Nov 2010 42,196 miles

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

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)

aux belt cracked

Pass 23 Nov 2009 38,620 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 21 Nov 2008 32,779 miles

front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 29 Nov 2007 27,018 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 19,654 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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KG53 LHD is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 KG53 LHD, 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 KG53 LHD registered?

KG53 LHD is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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