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KV53 HPF

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2012
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,136 mi
Last recorded90,136 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 HPF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2011 90,136 miles

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 85,055 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 85,018 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake/s discs a bit worn.

wiper blades a bit worn.

Pass 21 Jul 2009 79,360 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 71,206 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 62,336 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 57,775 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 44,455 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 36,824 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 36,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 HPF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HPF, 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 HPF registered?

KV53 HPF is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is KV53 HPF safe to buy?

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