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KV53 HPK

2003 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

105,391 mi
Last recorded105,391 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 HPK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 105,391 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 105,391 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 91,275 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 91,275 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 88,867 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 77,894 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Jan 2011 77,847 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2010 68,789 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 68,789 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 62,777 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 60,012 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 49,114 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 49,114 miles

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

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 HPK is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HPK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV53 HPK registered?

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

Is KV53 HPK safe to buy?

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