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KG53 OFP

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

41,624 mi
Last recorded41,624 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 OFP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 41,624 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 40,569 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 39,259 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 37,994 miles

exhaust rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2022 36,684 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust corroded/pinholed.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 35,604 miles

Exhaust tail box corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 35,604 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust tail box corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 34,968 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 33,459 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 32,471 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 31,625 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 30,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer has slight blow and corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 30,491 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer has slight blow and corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 28,105 miles

rear tyres worn low,uneven and starting to perish

Pass 19 Sep 2013 26,787 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges.

Pass 11 Sep 2012 25,818 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SRS light on

both rear tyres have wear on inner edges

Pass 6 Sep 2011 24,389 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

tyres worn on both inner edges of rear tyres

Pass 6 Sep 2010 23,382 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner

offside rear tyre worn on inner

Pass 3 Sep 2009 21,352 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres are begining to show signs of wear to the inner edges

Pass 10 Sep 2008 19,093 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 13,903 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 10,092 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 OFP is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OFP, 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 OFP registered?

KG53 OFP is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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The MOT history for KG53 OFP shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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