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KN53 VDP

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,549 mi
Last recorded49,549 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 VDP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2014 49,549 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 Outer Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 42,897 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 42,895 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 37,312 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 32,860 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 28,783 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 25,837 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 25,837 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 21,516 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 18,486 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 24 Nov 2006 14,642 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 14,642 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 VDP is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KN53 VDP, 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 VDP registered?

KN53 VDP is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is KN53 VDP safe to buy?

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