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KV53 HSJ

2003 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,272 mi
Last recorded102,272 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 102,272 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 100,020 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 99,946 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 98,403 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 96,517 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 94,251 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 91,063 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2014 91,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 82,819 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

showing signs of corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Nov 2012 74,417 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 74,417 miles

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

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

rear silencer outer skin rotten

Pass 14 Nov 2011 66,745 miles

gear change is excessively stiff

Pass 12 Nov 2010 582,010 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 58,201 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 42,698 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 35,574 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 35,574 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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Pass 14 Nov 2007 29,149 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 22,893 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 HSJ 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 73.7%.

Across all 2003 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 52,274 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HSJ, 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 HSJ registered?

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

Is KV53 HSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV53 HSJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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