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KX53 JOA

2003 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,389 mi
Last recorded124,389 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 124,389 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 124,836 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main front-to-rear at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill member (2.4.A.3)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 116,471 miles

Front coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s frontmost (2.4.G.2)

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

n/s and o/s frontmost floor section are showing some rust and deterioration

Fail 2 Jul 2016 116,471 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s frontmost (2.4.G.2)

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

n/s and o/s frontmost floor section are showing some rust and deterioration

Pass 26 Jun 2015 109,515 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

REAR EXHAUST SECTIONS SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

SOME UNDERSIDE PRESCRIBED AREAS ARE SHOWING SOME SURFACE RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Fail 26 Jun 2015 109,515 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

REAR EXHAUST SECTIONS SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

SOME UNDERSIDE PRESCRIBED AREAS ARE SHOWING SOME SURFACE RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Fail 21 Jun 2014 102,412 miles

FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING LOW (THIS IS A VISUAL CHECK ONLY)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

PLASTIC OUTER SILL TRIMS ARE FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF OUTER SILLS

SOME RUST SHOWING ON UNDERSIDE BODY PRESCRIBED AREAS.

Pass 21 Jun 2014 102,412 miles

FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING LOW (THIS IS A VISUAL CHECK ONLY)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

PLASTIC OUTER SILL TRIMS ARE FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF OUTER SILLS

SOME RUST SHOWING ON UNDERSIDE BODY PRESCRIBED AREAS.

Pass 18 Jul 2013 91,803 miles

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

brake and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

front floor sections showing some rust

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 12 Jul 2013 91,803 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

front floor sections showing some rust

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Aug 2012 81,992 miles

BRAK STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

FRONT JACKING POINT FLOOR SECTIONS ARE RUSTY N/S AND O/S.

REAR TYRES ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION ON THERE TREAD AREAS.

REAR TYRES ARE SHOWING SOME SIGNS OF WEARING OUT OF THERE NATURAL SHAPE.

Fail 18 Aug 2012 81,992 miles

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

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

BRAK STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

FRONT JACKING POINT FLOOR SECTIONS ARE RUSTY N/S AND O/S.

REAR TYRES ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION ON THERE TREAD AREAS.

REAR TYRES ARE SHOWING SOME SIGNS OF WEARING OUT OF THERE NATURAL SHAPE.

Pass 20 Aug 2011 72,289 miles

BRAKE,STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

EXSPOSED METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION.

REAR TYRES ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION ON THERE OUTER SIDEWALLS.

SUSPENSION REAR ARM (FRONTMOST LOWER)BUSHES ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION.

Fail 20 Aug 2011 72,289 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

BRAKE,STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

EXSPOSED METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION.

REAR TYRES ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION ON THERE OUTER SIDEWALLS.

SUSPENSION REAR ARM (FRONTMOST LOWER)BUSHES ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION.

Pass 23 Aug 2010 62,722 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2010 62,722 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 56,989 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 38,657 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 35,010 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 31,566 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 JOA is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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