MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,379 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. incorrect direction (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle door handle insecure (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dip (1.8.A.1b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
n/s/f cv boot deteriorated
n/s/f tyre worn inside edge
o/s/f ABS ring cracked
o/s/f cv boot deteriorated
o/s/f tyre worn inside edge
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
n/s/f cv boot deteriorated
n/s/f tyre worn inside edge
o/s/f ABS ring cracked
o/s/f cv boot deteriorated
o/s/f tyre worn inside edge
n/s/f mirror missing
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge & on 2mm
travel on park brake
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
n/s/f mirror missing
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge & on 2mm
travel on park brake
How Reliable is the Rover 45?
Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KX53 JDZ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 JDZ, 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 JDZ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 3 September 2003.
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