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KT53 FLE

2004 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,809 mi
Last recorded66,809 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 66,809 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 66,809 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 65,903 miles

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

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

o/s /f tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 28 Jun 2017 65,903 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s /f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 8 Jul 2016 64,529 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 64,529 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 May 2015 62,633 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 61,225 miles

o/s/f wheel rim has some damage

plastic outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust section corroding

Fail 5 Jun 2014 61,205 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and tread depth close to legal limit (Advise attention)

o/s/f wheel rim has some damage

plastic outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust section corroding

Pass 5 Apr 2013 59,652 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 59,652 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 58,555 miles

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

N/s/f brake binding slightly.

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

Windscreen washers poor.

Pass 10 May 2011 57,145 miles

fair amount of front brake imbalance at 23%

Pass 31 Mar 2010 52,734 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)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 52,734 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 44,602 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 44,602 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2008 36,834 miles

Advise nick in outer sidewall n/s rear tyre.

Advise small stone chip in screen.

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 36,834 miles

Advise nick in outer sidewall n/s rear tyre.

Advise small stone chip in screen.

Pass 8 Mar 2007 30,097 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 30,009 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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 FLE is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FLE, 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 FLE registered?

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

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