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KV53 KUW

2004 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,080 mi
Last recorded127,080 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 KUW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 127,080 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 127,043 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 120,701 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 120,700 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 117,847 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 117,837 miles

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 82,349 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 59,828 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 48,405 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 49,395 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 41,134 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 41,134 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 40,380 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 37,701 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 32,697 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 25,860 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 KUW is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2004 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 49,972 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 KUW, 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 22 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KV53 KUW is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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