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KJ53 YOC

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

36,996 mi
Last recorded36,996 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 YOC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 36,996 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 25,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 14,737 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

air bag warning lamp remains illuminated indicating a fault(advise repair)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 14,737 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

air bag warning lamp remains illuminated indicating a fault(advise repair)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 13,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear 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 & nearside front, chassis leg / floor pan has rust patches

Pass 21 Oct 2010 13,182 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 11,243 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 9,477 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 7,990 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2007 7,990 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2006 6,927 miles

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

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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KJ53 YOC is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KJ53 YOC, 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 KJ53 YOC registered?

KJ53 YOC is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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