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KN53 VEU

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

71,598 mi
Last recorded71,598 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 VEU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 71,598 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 69,316 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 67,734 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 65,067 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 64,502 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 63,145 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 61,889 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 59,959 miles

Chips in the windscreen

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2015 57,230 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 Nov 2015 57,230 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside 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 front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2014 55,250 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2013 53,493 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2012 49,081 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 42,116 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 34,262 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 32,597 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 27,055 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2007 21,975 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 17,228 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 VEU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 VEU, 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 VEU registered?

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

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