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KX53 KDJ

2003 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

79,432 mi
Last recorded79,432 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 79,432 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 72,898 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 64,721 miles

Nearside stop-light is dim compared with offside.

Pass 27 Nov 2015 63,470 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 61,855 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 60,070 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2013 59,956 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 56,821 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 56,821 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 52,343 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 52,339 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 46,404 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 46,404 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

SRS light on dash

Pass 2 Oct 2009 41,168 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 35,578 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 26,405 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 26,405 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 26 Aug 2006 18,963 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 18,963 miles

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

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 KDJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KDJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KX53 KDJ registered?

KX53 KDJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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