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KV53 HLX

2003 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

82,442 mi
Last recorded82,442 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 HLX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 82,442 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 82,442 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 81,028 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 77,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to the exhaust

covers on sills

slight corrosion to the floor and inner sills

Fail 3 Nov 2014 77,867 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are bold on the inner edges

corrosion to the exhaust

covers on sills

slight corrosion to the floor and inner sills

Pass 22 Oct 2013 72,997 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to the exhaust

corrosion to the floor and inner sills

covers on sills

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 72,997 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to the exhaust

corrosion to the floor and inner sills

covers on sills

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 67,660 miles

Very slight blow on front exhaust flexi

Fail 23 Oct 2012 67,660 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Very slight blow on front exhaust flexi

Pass 28 Oct 2011 62,526 miles

offside rear tyre getting low

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

floorpan corroded

front wiper blades split

offside rear trailing arm bush de-bonding

Fail 27 Oct 2011 62,480 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

floorpan corroded

front wiper blades split

offside rear trailing arm bush de-bonding

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 2 Nov 2010 57,452 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 51,003 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 51,003 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 44,514 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 37,598 miles

only one horn working

washers weak in operation

Fail 8 Nov 2007 37,526 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres on legal limit

only one horn working

slight bind on offside front wheel

washers weak in operation

Fail 16 Oct 2006 29,520 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 Oct 2006 29,520 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 HLX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 HLX, 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 HLX registered?

KV53 HLX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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