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KV53 RVK

2004 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

95,403 mi
Last recorded95,403 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 95,403 miles

Both rear trailing arm center bushes perishing and splitting

Both rear tyres perished

Slight blow from exhaust

airbag warning lamp doesn't illuminate

metal brake pipes corroding

o/s/f and n/s/f floor corroding

oil leak from engine

Fail 9 Apr 2019 95,307 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Both rear trailing arm center bushes perishing and splitting

Both rear tyres perished

Front brake pads worn low

Slight blow from exhaust

airbag warning lamp doesn't illuminate

metal brake pipes corroding

o/s/f and n/s/f floor corroding

oil leak from engine

Pass 3 May 2018 92,346 miles

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

coolant level low

hand brake travel

rear trailing arm bushes perishing and splitting

rear tyres perishing

Fail 24 Apr 2018 92,203 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Upper outer ball joint slight play

coolant level low

hand brake travel

rear trailing arm bushes perishing and splitting

rear tyres perishing

Pass 20 Apr 2017 88,275 miles

front number plate discoloring

nearside rear seatbelt not checke due to child seat fitted

offside and nearside floors corroding

offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes splitting and perishing

oil leak from engine

Fail 11 Apr 2017 88,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed damage to outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster inop (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front number plate discoloring

nearside rear seatbelt not checke due to child seat fitted

offside and nearside floors corroding

offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes splitting and perishing

oil leak from engine

Pass 26 Apr 2016 84,215 miles

rear trailing arms centre bushes splitting and perishing

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear and front (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 80,073 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 75,549 miles

brake pipes corroding

Fail 26 Apr 2014 75,492 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes corroding

Pass 8 May 2013 69,006 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 3 May 2013 68,934 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 26 Apr 2012 60,742 miles

rear tyres perishing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 May 2011 54,041 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 54,041 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 46,805 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 46,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 May 2009 40,502 miles

both front wiper blades poor

nearside front tyre worn to edges

Fail 1 May 2009 40,502 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front wiper blades poor

nearside front tyre worn to edges

Pass 2 May 2008 33,975 miles

N/S/R SEATBELT NOT CHECKED DUE TO CHILDSEAT FITTED

Fail 2 May 2008 33,975 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

N/S/R SEATBELT NOT CHECKED DUE TO CHILDSEAT FITTED

Pass 18 Apr 2007 28,169 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 RVK is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 RVK, 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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What year was KV53 RVK registered?

KV53 RVK is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 10 January 2004.

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