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KR53 RUA

2003 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

75,677 mi
Last recorded75,677 miles
Recorded on6 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 RUA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2020 75,677 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 75,673 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 73,800 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 70,582 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 67,229 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 67,198 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 May 2016 64,762 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 64,440 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 61,648 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 51,035 miles

oil leak at engine

rear wiper torn

signs of leak at fuel tank

Fail 12 Oct 2012 51,033 miles

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

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

oil leak at engine

rear wiper torn

signs of leak at fuel tank

Pass 24 Oct 2011 45,083 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on shoulders/cracking between treads

Pass 19 Oct 2010 40,503 miles

Both front wipers torn

SRS light on

Fail 19 Oct 2010 40,502 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front wipers torn

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

SRS light on

Pass 27 Oct 2009 34,434 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 27,227 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 21,410 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 15,856 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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KR53 RUA is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KR53 RUA, 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 KR53 RUA registered?

KR53 RUA is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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