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KV53 VKD

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

81,033 mi
Last recorded81,033 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 VKD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 81,033 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 73,212 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 64,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 64,803 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 54,998 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 45,882 miles

offside front a.b.s phonic wheel broke

Pass 14 Sep 2011 43,695 miles

o/s/f wiper blade split but clearing screen

Pass 15 Sep 2010 41,197 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges off tread

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 37,854 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on outer edges

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2008 34,019 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 31,145 miles

A B S ring o/s front damaged.

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 13 Sep 2006 26,831 miles

Airbag warning lamp on

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 VKD is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VKD, 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 VKD registered?

KV53 VKD is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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