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KM53 DXJ

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,474 mi
Last recorded73,474 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 DXJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2011 73,474 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 68,713 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 68,713 miles

coolant radiator in poor condition

hand brake travel excessive

no coolant in bottle when presented

Pass 5 Dec 2009 61,826 miles

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.

Fail 5 Dec 2009 61,826 miles

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.

Fail 6 Dec 2008 54,754 miles

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.

Pass 6 Dec 2008 54,754 miles

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.

Pass 9 Nov 2007 49,626 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 38,432 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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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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KM53 DXJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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