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KV53 KNF

2003 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,548 mi
Last recorded85,548 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 KNF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 85,548 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front & rear suspensions components slightly corroded

vehicle under body surface rust

Fail 9 Feb 2019 85,548 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front & rear suspensions components slightly corroded

vehicle under body surface rust

Pass 31 Jan 2018 74,838 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 64,290 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 51,843 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 51,843 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 42,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Feb 2014 34,918 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 32,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 29,545 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 27,220 miles

coolant level low!

nearside front tyre has slight wear on inner edge tread!!

Fail 9 Feb 2010 24,648 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 24,648 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 21,838 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 18,584 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 14,535 miles

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

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 KNF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KNF, 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 KNF is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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