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KN53 RSX

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,867 mi
Last recorded87,867 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 RSX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2013 87,867 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolant level low

coolant radiator poor condition

engine mangement light on

Fail 16 Oct 2013 87,867 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolant level low

coolant radiator poor condition

engine mangement light on

Pass 16 Oct 2012 80,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

engine mangement light on

Fail 16 Oct 2012 80,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

engine mangement light on

Pass 19 Oct 2011 70,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Nov 2010 62,724 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 62,724 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2009 54,841 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 44,814 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 35,698 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 27,839 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 RSX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RSX, 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 KN53 RSX registered?

KN53 RSX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 20 October 2003.

Is KN53 RSX safe to buy?

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