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KU53 NLM

2003 Rover 45

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,919 mi
Last recorded75,919 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 NLM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 75,919 miles

Underbody undersealed.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 REAR. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 75,820 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 74,997 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 74,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 71,295 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 69,408 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 66,861 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Fail 26 Oct 2016 66,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 23 Oct 2015 64,370 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 62,346 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 60,340 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)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 60,340 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 58,218 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 56,265 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 53,923 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 50,869 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 47,895 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 47,895 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 46,416 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 44,068 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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KU53 NLM is a 2003 Rover 45 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 KU53 NLM, 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 KU53 NLM registered?

KU53 NLM is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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