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KN53 WPX

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,976 mi
Last recorded81,976 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 WPX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 81,976 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly corroded

oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2017 81,886 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2016 76,429 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 76,396 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also nail in tread. (4.1.E.1)

recommend steering alignment check due to tyre wear

Pass 25 Sep 2015 70,369 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 64,749 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 62,051 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 62,051 miles

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

Front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 57,766 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 53,353 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 53,353 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 48,804 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 42,082 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 36,702 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 36,659 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 31,527 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 27,488 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 WPX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WPX, 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 WPX registered?

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

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