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KV53 HNT

2003 Rover 45

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,544 mi
Last recorded86,544 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 HNT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 86,544 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 86,544 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 83,979 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 83,971 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 81,674 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 81,674 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)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

front brake discs rusted

Pass 11 Sep 2013 78,990 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 74,086 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 68,426 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 59,774 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 52,367 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 42,871 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 34,610 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 25,564 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 HNT is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel 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 KV53 HNT, 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 HNT registered?

KV53 HNT is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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