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KU53 NLN

2003 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

173,067 mi
Last recorded173,067 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 NLN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 173,067 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test middle mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 173,062 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 170,021 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Nov 2017 170,021 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 169,101 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 169,101 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near flexi (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near flexi (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2015 165,157 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 159,307 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 152,393 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

clutch pedal anti slip missing

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2012 142,690 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both sill covered with plastic cover

Fail 17 Nov 2012 142,690 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both sill covered with plastic cover

Pass 9 Dec 2011 134,264 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2011 134,264 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 118,825 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 118,825 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 101,532 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 83,655 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 front hub abs ring has fractured

Pass 24 Aug 2007 61,169 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 61,169 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2006 44,649 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 44,649 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 NLN is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 KU53 NLN, 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 NLN registered?

KU53 NLN is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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