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KV53 JDK

2003 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

154,493 mi
Last recorded154,493 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 JDK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 154,493 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 154,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 149,572 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 18 Nov 2015 149,572 miles

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 18 Nov 2014 136,927 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 136,480 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear tyre low and miss shaped

Pass 12 Nov 2013 122,938 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 122,938 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 109,118 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 93,547 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 93,547 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 80,441 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear wiper split

Pass 26 Nov 2010 80,441 miles

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

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 26 Nov 2009 69,448 miles

srs light on

Pass 13 Nov 2008 59,922 miles

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

slight cut in osf tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2007 50,653 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 38,451 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 JDK is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 JDK, 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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KV53 JDK is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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