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KT53 FLA

2004 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,505 mi
Last recorded93,505 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 FLA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 93,505 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 84,715 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 84,677 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 81,096 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 77,697 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 64,942 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 64,942 miles

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 58,775 miles

Engine has a oil leak

Engine management light on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Plastic sill covers fitted to the nearside and offside outer sills making a full assesment difficult

Fail 2 Mar 2015 58,775 miles

Engine has a oil leak

Engine management light on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Plastic sill covers fitted to the nearside and offside outer sills making a full assesment difficult

Pass 28 Feb 2014 54,455 miles

Engine management light on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 54,453 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Engine management light on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 49,979 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 44,576 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 38,432 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 32,042 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 25,563 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 21,126 miles

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 21 Feb 2007 17,840 miles

both offside and nearside front tyres are slightly wearing on inner edges

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 FLA is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 KT53 FLA, 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 FLA registered?

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

Is KT53 FLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT53 FLA shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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