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KP53 KAX

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,397 mi
Last recorded71,397 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 KAX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 71,397 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 71,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 67,316 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2013 67,316 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 63,017 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 57,671 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 57,671 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 48,688 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 39,677 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise some wear to edges of front tyres

Pass 23 Oct 2009 39,677 miles

advise some wear to edges of front tyres

Pass 23 Oct 2008 30,327 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 21,787 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 12,823 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)

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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KP53 KAX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KP53 KAX, 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 KP53 KAX registered?

KP53 KAX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is KP53 KAX safe to buy?

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