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KV53 HJJ

2003 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,999 mi
Last recorded87,999 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 87,999 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor/inner arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 84,988 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 82,208 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 76,422 miles

centre/rear exhaust leaking gas

Pass 14 Sep 2011 69,181 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 69,097 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

both front tyres close to limit// front flexi exhaust pipe becoming weak

Pass 4 Sep 2010 60,896 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 60,896 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 52,699 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 45,319 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 35,286 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 27,464 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 HJJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KV53 HJJ, 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 HJJ registered?

KV53 HJJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 25 October 2003.

Is KV53 HJJ safe to buy?

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