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KX53 HRE

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,960 mi
Last recorded86,960 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 HRE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 86,960 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 83,619 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 83,587 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 79,972 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 79,948 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop /indicator /reverse (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2023 75,572 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking,185/65r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 75,524 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking,185/65r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 70,559 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

center exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 9 Aug 2021 67,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/14 h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/14h (5.2.3 (e))

center exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 28 Jul 2020 64,850 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 185/65/14t (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 64,850 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65/14t (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 185/65/14t (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 61,096 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 55,620 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2017 53,354 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 53,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 49,997 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Fail 17 Aug 2016 49,991 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken. (3.4.2)

rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Pass 19 Aug 2015 47,644 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 44,869 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 41,066 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 37,770 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 34,419 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 31,115 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 27,553 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 24,019 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 20,802 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 16,462 miles

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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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KX53 HRE is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KX53 HRE, 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 KX53 HRE registered?

KX53 HRE is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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