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KN53 VDE

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

47,755 mi
Last recorded47,755 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 VDE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 47,755 miles

eml light on

Fail 25 Sep 2013 45,352 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 45,352 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 45,005 miles

engine man light on

Fail 14 Jun 2013 45,005 miles

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

engine man light on

Pass 26 Jun 2012 44,011 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 44,011 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 40,830 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 37,634 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 37,634 miles

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

eng man light on

Pass 2 Oct 2009 33,022 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

engine management light on

Pass 1 Oct 2008 28,198 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 28,198 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 22,779 miles

air bag light on

Fail 1 Oct 2007 22,779 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

air bag light on

Pass 2 Oct 2006 16,790 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)

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 VDE is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VDE, 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 VDE registered?

KN53 VDE is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for KN53 VDE shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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