MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,812 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front tyres close to limit wearing on inner edges
o/s and n/s rear inner sills corroded
o/s ans n/s front and rear chassis slight corrosion
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front tyres close to limit wearing on inner edges
o/s and n/s rear inner sills corroded
o/s ans n/s front and rear chassis slight corrosion
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Front flexible exhaust joint showing deterioration
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' rear view mirror area (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
various metal brake pipes previously been coated in a protective type grease
Front flexible exhaust joint showing deterioration
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' rear view mirror area (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
various metal brake pipes previously been coated in a protective type grease
ADVISE exhaust front pipe flexy joint deteriorated
ADVISE exhaust front pipe support hanger detached , system still adequately supported
Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISE offside front seat belt buckle locking mechanism outer casings missing, still functioning as intended
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust front pipe flexi section webbing detached. Hangers corroded on front pipe section.
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)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust front pipe flexi section webbing detached. Hangers corroded on front pipe section.
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)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front discs scored and corroded , mainly inner surface.
handbrake lever nearing end of reserve travel.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
How Reliable is the Rover 45?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KX53 HTA is a 2003 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 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 KX53 HTA, 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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KX53 HTA is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 15 September 2003.
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