MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,474 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
coolant radiator in poor condition
hand brake travel excessive
no coolant in bottle when presented
coolant radiator in poor condition
hand brake travel excessive
no coolant in bottle when presented
Both rear tyres cracking and will require replacement. O/S rear tyre is worn to 1.6mm on the outer edge but tread is not full depth, therefore not considered part of the tread pattern,
Brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn.
Engine oil level appears to be too high. Please check level with engine cold (not started for a few hours.) and on level ground.
Excessive handbrake travel.
N/S front floorpan/chassis strating to corrode.
Washer jets require cleaning and re-aiming.
N/S front tyre 1.6 mm, legal limit. Inner edge is bald but due to the tread design not considered part of the tread. Replace immediately and check front wheel alignment.
O/S front tyre is bald on the inner edge and very close to breaking through to the cords of the tyre.Inner edge is bald but due to the tread design not considered part of the tread. Replace immediately and check front wheel alignment.
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Both rear tyres cracking and will require replacement. O/S rear tyre is worn to 1.6mm on the outer edge but tread is not full depth, therefore not considered part of the tread pattern,
Brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn.
Engine oil level appears to be too high. Please check level with engine cold (not started for a few hours.) and on level ground.
Excessive handbrake travel.
N/S front floorpan/chassis strating to corrode.
Washer jets require cleaning and re-aiming.
N/S front tyre 1.6 mm, legal limit. Inner edge is bald but due to the tread design not considered part of the tread. Replace immediately and check front wheel alignment.
O/S front tyre is bald on the inner edge and very close to breaking through to the cords of the tyre.Inner edge is bald but due to the tread design not considered part of the tread. Replace immediately and check front wheel alignment.
Both driveshaft outer CV boots are starting to deteriorate.
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front tyres are wearing on both outer edges.Will soon require replacement.
Very slight play in r/h end of steering rack.
Wiper blades will soon require replacement.
Both driveshaft outer CV boots are starting to deteriorate.
Front tyres are wearing on both outer edges.Will soon require replacement.
Very slight play in r/h end of steering rack.
Wiper blades will soon require replacement.
How Reliable is the Rover 45?
Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KM53 DXJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 KM53 DXJ, 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 KM53 DXJ registered?
KM53 DXJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 November 2003.
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