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KV53 HGY

2003 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

142,249 mi
Last recorded142,249 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 HGY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 142,249 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 142,245 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 133,580 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 133,580 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 125,217 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 115,524 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a screw/nail in tread/sidewall

Pass 7 Oct 2014 106,218 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 106,218 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 96,498 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 87,112 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 87,112 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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 front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 78,388 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 78,358 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 70,410 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 61,985 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 53,452 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 53,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 44,128 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 34,416 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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KV53 HGY is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KV53 HGY, 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 KV53 HGY registered?

KV53 HGY is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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