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KV53 KFZ

2003 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

144,816 mi
Last recorded144,816 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 144,816 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 141,820 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 139,128 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Central Some underbody corrosion to body & suspension

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Slightly poor pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 139,094 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Ball joint in bottom of front hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Central Some underbody corrosion to body & suspension

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Slightly poor pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Noise from inside brake drum

Pass 11 Nov 2021 136,605 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 134,713 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 131,925 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 126,842 miles

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 126,741 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 113,100 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 100,134 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 91,129 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 79,668 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 68,445 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 61,497 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Nov 2011 59,011 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 59,011 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 55,823 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 51,483 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 45,890 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 38,067 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 38,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 28,585 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 KFZ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 KFZ, 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 KFZ registered?

KV53 KFZ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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