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KN53 WOR

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

109,371 mi
Last recorded109,371 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 WOR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 109,371 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 102,473 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 102,473 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced efficiency 56 (3.7.B.6b)

front wipers split but still clearing screen

Pass 29 Mar 2017 96,682 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 96,682 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 90,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 90,350 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 84,026 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 84,010 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2014 75,810 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Outer Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2014 75,810 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Outer Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2013 69,862 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 63,469 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 63,469 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 60,364 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 50,392 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 37,382 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 23,486 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 16,711 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 WOR is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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