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KU53 NMA

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,231 mi
Last recorded67,231 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 NMA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 67,231 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

front flexible exhaust section deteriorated but not leaking

Fail 24 Feb 2015 67,230 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

centre exhaust section deteriorated but not leaking

front flexible exhaust section deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 3 Mar 2014 59,623 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 46,433 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 33,772 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 33,765 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 30,831 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 26,264 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 22,518 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 18,434 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 18,155 miles

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

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 NMA is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc 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 NMA, 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

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What year was KU53 NMA registered?

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

Is KU53 NMA safe to buy?

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