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KM53 OBH

2003 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,064 mi
Last recorded93,064 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 OBH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 93,064 miles

underbody corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2024 92,186 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rusty undercarriage

Pass 13 Sep 2023 91,332 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rusty floor

Pass 23 Sep 2022 91,018 miles

underfloor rusty

Fail 22 Sep 2022 91,018 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

underfloor rusty

Pass 8 Sep 2021 89,505 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal underbody (1.1.11 (c))

underbody rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2020 88,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 86,311 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle underside has corrosion to body, suspension components, exhaust etc.

Pass 19 Sep 2018 84,289 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip low on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 81,726 miles

Brake pipes coated in grease preventing full inspection

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chip low on O/S of screen (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 79,511 miles

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

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)

brake pipes covered in grease thus a full inspection was not possible

Pass 9 Sep 2015 76,423 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine covers fitted restricting inspection

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner shoulder

some brake pipes greese coated restricting inspection

under covers fitted restricting inspection

Fail 9 Sep 2015 76,401 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine covers fitted restricting inspection

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner shoulder

some brake pipes greese coated restricting inspection

under covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 8 Sep 2014 73,287 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2014 73,245 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 79,822 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 79,822 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 67,363 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 63,572 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 56,267 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 48,028 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 47,960 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 40,147 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 32,156 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 23,996 miles

slight imbalance on front brakes

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 OBH is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KM53 OBH, 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 OBH registered?

KM53 OBH is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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