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KX53 JFZ

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,615 mi
Last recorded73,615 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 JFZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 73,615 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

Slight exhaust blow

Slight oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2013 68,212 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 65,559 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front outer cv gaiters are perishing in pleats

nearside rear tyre low on tread

nearside wheel rim out of shape on inner edge

offside door mirror is has tape holding it in position

offside front tyre is worn on inner edge

srs light is illuminated

Fail 31 May 2012 65,559 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front outer cv gaiters are perishing in pleats

nearside rear tyre low on tread

nearside wheel rim out of shape on inner edge

offside door mirror is has tape holding it in position

offside front tyre is worn on inner edge

srs light is illuminated

Pass 23 Jul 2011 59,549 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 59,543 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 44,754 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 44,075 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 44,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 39,845 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2008 398,845 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 35,293 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 25,555 miles

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

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 JFZ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 JFZ, 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 JFZ registered?

KX53 JFZ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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The MOT history for KX53 JFZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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