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KV53 JUW

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

45,980 mi
Last recorded45,980 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 JUW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 45,980 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2017 39,810 miles

Rear Exhaust Silencer Deteriorated

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 39,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Exhaust Silencer Deteriorated

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 37,008 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 36,354 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 36,354 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 36,144 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

clutch pedal rubber deteriated

n/s/f tyre perishing

rear silencer corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2014 36,144 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

clutch pedal rubber deteriated

n/s/f tyre perishing

rear silencer corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2013 35,981 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2013 35,981 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2012 35,371 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2011 34,240 miles

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

some damage front bumper

Pass 10 Nov 2010 33,115 miles

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

some damage front bumper

Fail 4 Nov 2009 31,657 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 31,657 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 29,027 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 25,591 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 21,509 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 JUW is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 JUW, 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 JUW is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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