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KV53 JOH

2003 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

119,109 mi
Last recorded119,109 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 119,109 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor 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)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 104,494 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 97,631 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 97,330 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 88,669 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 83,521 miles

n/s fron t tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Nov 2010 77,433 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 65,899 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 53,423 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 41,447 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 30,308 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 JOH is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 JOH, 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 JOH registered?

KV53 JOH is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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