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KP53 LHK

2003 Rover 45

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,197 mi
Last recorded38,197 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 LHK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2012 38,197 miles

Little reserve travel on handbrake.

OSF tyre bald on inner edge.

Pass 21 Nov 2011 28,905 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 25,429 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 8 Dec 2010 25,429 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Nov 2009 16,195 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 5,221 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 4,839 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 4,367 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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KP53 LHK is a 2003 Rover 45 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KP53 LHK, 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 KP53 LHK registered?

KP53 LHK is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is KP53 LHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP53 LHK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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