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KN53 VEP

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

129,333 mi
Last recorded129,333 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 VEP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 129,333 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 120,024 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 110,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 94,795 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 79,147 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 59,570 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 49,166 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 45,022 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 40,715 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 37,261 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 32,547 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing thin

Pass 26 Jul 2010 32,547 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)

n/s/r tyre wearing thin

Fail 20 Jul 2009 27,202 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 27,202 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 22,076 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 15,368 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 15,368 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Nearside Rear 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 VEP is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VEP, 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 VEP registered?

KN53 VEP is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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