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KM53 ZBV

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

194,481 mi
Last recorded194,481 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 ZBV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 194,481 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 191,916 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight corrosion on N/S/F floor pan

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 191,869 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight corrosion on N/S/F floor pan

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 187,839 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 187,839 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 187,676 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rear plus front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near and offside, front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 186,920 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 184,561 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 169,708 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 141,743 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 123,510 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 107,453 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 93,005 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 72,228 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 49,826 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 ZBV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 ZBV, 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 KM53 ZBV registered?

KM53 ZBV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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