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KV53 HUA

2003 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

164,564 mi
Last recorded164,564 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 164,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside parking brake just met requirements

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 164,464 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pedal spongy

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside parking brake just met requirements

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 153,743 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 153,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 142,166 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 135,568 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 135,568 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 121,570 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rear pipe corroed

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2014 121,570 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rear pipe corroed

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 105,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jul 2013 105,207 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2012 89,111 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 89,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 844,331 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2009 70,668 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2009 70,668 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2008 61,036 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 50,996 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Oct 2006 38,906 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Oct 2006 38,906 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 HUA is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HUA, 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 HUA registered?

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

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