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KX53 HXO

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

95,244 mi
Last recorded95,244 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 HXO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 95,244 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 95,244 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 88,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust has blow back box

Fail 22 Jul 2021 88,180 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))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust has blow back box

Pass 24 Jul 2020 81,623 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 81,623 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 74,293 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 74,196 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 66,783 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre too close to edge to be repaired ()

Nearside front tyre worn bald on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Fail 24 Jul 2018 66,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre too close to edge to be repaired ()

Nearside front tyre worn bald on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2017 59,189 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 59,189 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 48,151 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 39,197 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 29,474 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 28,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 27,978 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2011 26,574 miles

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

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 31 Aug 2010 24,429 miles

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

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 11 Sep 2009 22,274 miles

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

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 26 Aug 2008 19,975 miles

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

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 26 Aug 2008 19,975 miles

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

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

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 11 Sep 2007 17,792 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 15,378 miles

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

both front tyres woring on iner edige

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 HXO is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 HXO, 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 HXO registered?

KX53 HXO is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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