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KV53 KMX

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

50,950 mi
Last recorded50,950 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 KMX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 50,950 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers on sills

Pass 19 Dec 2019 48,357 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 45,275 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 45,275 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 41,746 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged cv joint abs ring splitting.not effecting brakes at present time (3.4.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 36,308 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 36,308 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 29,937 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 22,634 miles

Both front tyres - heavy wear on inside edge

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside parking brake performance lower than expected

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake application; 30%

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2013 21,664 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2012 20,548 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

back exhaust box deteriorating

drivers handbrake performance not as expected

Pass 5 Dec 2011 19,281 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 17,836 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 16,305 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 14,628 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 12,979 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 10,837 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 KMX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 KMX, 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 KMX registered?

KV53 KMX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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