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KV53 KGA

2003 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,839 mi
Last recorded118,839 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 KGA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 118,839 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 114,670 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 110,925 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cut in off side front tyre wall not deep enough to see ply

Pass 21 Dec 2012 107,348 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2012 104,668 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 101,712 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 96,161 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 92,238 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 91,919 miles

offside wiper starting to split

sills not checked-covered

Fail 16 Nov 2009 91,919 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

brake/fuel pipes starting to rust

offside front brake binding slightly

offside wiper starting to split

pads not checked-possibly low

sills not checked-covered

Pass 18 Nov 2008 89,457 miles

brake pads not checked

offside front side light slightly dim

rear main suspention bushes starting to crack

sills not checked due to sill covers

Fail 18 Nov 2008 89,457 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pads not checked

offside front side light slightly dim

rear main suspention bushes starting to crack

sills not checked due to sill covers

Pass 21 Nov 2007 69,121 miles

both front shockers starting to weep

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

sills not checked due to sill covers

Pass 21 Nov 2006 46,751 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 KGA is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KGA, 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 KGA registered?

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

Is KV53 KGA safe to buy?

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