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KN53 RRX

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,085 mi
Last recorded79,085 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 RRX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 79,085 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded several (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 79,081 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded several (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 75,945 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded several (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 71,834 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 68,559 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 64,847 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 60,705 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 60,705 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 57,333 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 57,333 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 50,377 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 50,377 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 40,864 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 40,829 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 29,304 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 25,911 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 25,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 20,490 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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KN53 RRX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 KN53 RRX, 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 KN53 RRX registered?

KN53 RRX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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