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KU53 NLX

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,676 mi
Last recorded77,676 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 NLX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 77,676 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 69,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Sep 2012 61,508 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 61,391 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 52,195 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 44,403 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 36,882 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 28,702 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 22,552 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 16,175 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 16,140 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.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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KU53 NLX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KU53 NLX?

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What year was KU53 NLX registered?

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

Is KU53 NLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU53 NLX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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