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KU53 ZSD

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,954 mi
Last recorded71,954 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 ZSD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Dec 2017 71,954 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

BOTH FRONT TYRES BADLY WORN AT BOTH INNER EDGES

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

SUGGEST CHECK AND ADJUST TRACKING--NON TEST ITEM

WERA IN BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 5 Jan 2017 67,922 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight wear in both front brake discs

Pass 5 Jan 2016 62,866 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 62,866 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 56,742 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BINDING SLIGHTLY WHEN ROTATING BY HAND

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 56,742 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRE INNER EDGES VERY BADILY WORN

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

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BINDING SLIGHTLY WHEN ROTATING BY HAND

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 51,997 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD

BOTH SETS OF FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

SLIGHT WEAR IN BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 3 Jan 2013 48,443 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BINDING SLIGHTLY WHEN ROTATING BY HAND

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BINDING SLIGHTLY WHEN ROTATING BY HAND

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 44,685 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 40,721 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 36,207 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD AT BOTH INNER EDGES

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 32,432 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 28,846 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 23,342 miles

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

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 ZSD is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZSD, 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 ZSD registered?

KU53 ZSD is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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