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KV53 JWA

2003 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

109,661 mi
Last recorded109,661 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 109,661 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner face (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 12 Nov 2016 109,659 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner face (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2015 99,198 miles

all coil springs corroded

both front outer cv boots perished and splitting

brake pipes corroded

covers fitted

front discs corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2015 99,198 miles

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

all coil springs corroded

both front outer cv boots perished and splitting

brake pipes corroded

covers fitted

front discs corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2014 92,200 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 92,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 84,467 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 84,467 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 75,025 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 66,990 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 66,990 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 59,371 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 52,081 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 46,240 miles

AIRBAG LIGHT MALFUNCTIONING

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 35,750 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 35,689 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2006 27,212 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 27,212 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 JWA is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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