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KV53 JPJ

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

103,412 mi
Last recorded103,412 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 JPJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 103,412 miles

rusty under vehicle

Pass 2 Dec 2019 94,460 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 94,449 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking Fuel filler neck leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 83,269 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 76,722 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 Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 70,323 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 63,422 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 55,323 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 47,334 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 39,354 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 33,305 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 28,735 miles

Battery insecure

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 21,530 miles

Battery insecure

items over 40mm hanging in windscreen are MOT fail

wipers torn

Pass 27 Oct 2008 13,567 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 10,448 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 8,903 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)

wheels out of alignment. inside edges of front tyres worn out

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 JPJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 JPJ, 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 JPJ registered?

KV53 JPJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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