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KV53 HRR

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,630 mi
Last recorded65,630 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 HRR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 65,630 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2018 65,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported A B S wiring (1.9.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2017 56,173 miles

Offside Front tyre badly worn inner edge

Fail 13 Feb 2017 56,160 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort handbrake (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front Outer cv boot rubber badly cracked

Offside Front tyre badly worn inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2015 45,063 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 37,397 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2014 37,377 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside wiperblade in poor condition

Fail 14 Aug 2013 25,026 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 25,026 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 21,175 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 19,564 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 17,586 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 16,145 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 14,818 miles

oil leak at gearbox at bellhousing

Pass 6 Nov 2006 14,450 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 HRR is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 HRR, 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 HRR registered?

KV53 HRR is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 13 November 2003.

Is KV53 HRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV53 HRR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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