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KH53 CKD

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

48,124 mi
Last recorded48,124 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH53 CKD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 48,124 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 47,670 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 29,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 29,944 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 19,781 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 16,880 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 16,171 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 15,089 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 13,709 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 12,447 miles

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

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 18 Nov 2010 12,447 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 19 Nov 2009 11,047 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 11,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 9,423 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 7,644 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 7,644 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 5,968 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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KH53 CKD is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KH53 CKD, 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 KH53 CKD registered?

KH53 CKD is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is KH53 CKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KH53 CKD shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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