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KT53 FJU

2004 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

106,766 mi
Last recorded106,766 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 FJU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 106,766 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre start to perish

Fail 1 Jul 2013 106,745 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre start to perish

Pass 15 Jun 2012 98,416 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 98,412 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)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 86,783 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 78,514 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 78,420 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 68,103 miles

Clutch poedal high and anti slip missing

Nearside rear belt not checked child seats

Nearside wiper spliting

Offside rear lamp cracked

SRS light on

Fail 29 Jun 2009 68,041 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Clutch poedal high and anti slip missing

Nearside rear belt not checked child seats

Nearside wiper spliting

Offside rear lamp cracked

SRS light on

Pass 19 May 2008 55,074 miles

offside rear lamp broken

Fail 19 May 2008 55,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear lamp broken

Fail 1 Jun 2007 42,042 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 42,042 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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KT53 FJU is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2004 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 49,972 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 KT53 FJU, 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 22 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KT53 FJU registered?

KT53 FJU is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 24 February 2004.

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