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KT53 FKR

2004 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,836 mi
Last recorded124,836 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 124,836 miles

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

exhaust front pipe deteriorating

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

Fail 31 Mar 2017 124,836 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 31 Mar 2016 117,012 miles

n/s cv gaiter deteriorating

Fail 31 Mar 2016 117,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s cv gaiter deteriorating

Pass 28 Oct 2014 104,885 miles

all tyre treads close to wear limit

o/s outer cv gaiter deteriorating

Fail 28 Oct 2014 104,885 miles

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

all tyre treads close to wear limit

o/s outer cv gaiter deteriorating

Pass 23 Oct 2013 98,927 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 86,340 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 76,168 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 76,156 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 65,965 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 49,703 miles

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

sill and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2008 23,199 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 19,184 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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KT53 FKR is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FKR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KT53 FKR registered?

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

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The MOT history for KT53 FKR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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