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KX53 HXN

2003 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

92,201 mi
Last recorded92,201 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 HXN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2022 92,201 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached split pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 88,901 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2021

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm to canvas (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 85,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 85,698 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 82,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2019 82,109 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 78,109 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle very muddy making proper inspection difficult

Pass 5 Jun 2017 74,016 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2017 74,008 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2016 70,820 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 70,820 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 70,820 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

emmisiond not done due to exhaust

Pass 28 Apr 2015 63,889 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 56,645 miles

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

Vehicle very muddy making proper inspection difficult

Fail 26 Apr 2014 56,645 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Vehicle very muddy making proper inspection difficult

Pass 10 Apr 2013 49,822 miles

offside rear tyre tread sc rubbed on inner edge

Fail 9 Apr 2013 49,822 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre tread sc rubbed on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2012 43,312 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 43,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 32,994 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 24,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 24,307 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 18,057 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 18,057 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

all four tyres out of shape and have flats on treads

Pass 14 Sep 2006 17,752 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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KX53 HXN is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 HXN, 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 HXN is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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