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KX53 KJV

2003 Rover 45

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,216 mi
Last recorded123,216 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 KJV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2015 123,216 miles

both front brake disk backing plates are corroded

both front coil springs are corroded

both rear trailing arm bushes are slightly deteriorated

front brake disks are corroded/worn

fuel lines corroded

handbrake nearing the end of its adjustment

nearside front tyre has minor damage to inner sidewall

nearside rear anti roll bar 'D' bush is slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre is worn out of shape and badly cracked

oil leak (s)

Fail 22 Aug 2015 123,216 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front brake disk backing plates are corroded

both front coil springs are corroded

both rear trailing arm bushes are slightly deteriorated

front brake disks are corroded/worn

fuel lines corroded

handbrake nearing the end of its adjustment

nearside front tyre has minor damage to inner sidewall

nearside rear anti roll bar 'D' bush is slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre is worn out of shape and badly cracked

oil leak (s)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 113,197 miles

rear radius arm bushes debonding but not causeing excessive movement.

Fail 21 Oct 2014 113,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear radius arm bushes debonding but not causeing excessive movement.

Fail 21 Oct 2013 101,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 101,776 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 92,708 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 92,708 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 83,574 miles

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

offside front and nearside front reluctor rings cracked

Fail 18 Oct 2011 83,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

offside front and nearside front reluctor rings cracked

Pass 26 Oct 2010 73,455 miles

offside & nearside front reluctor rings cracked

Pass 22 Oct 2009 65,956 miles

Rear tyres shoing signs of mis shape.

noted aux belt noise from engine

Pass 28 Oct 2008 56,919 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 45,069 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 32,409 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 KJV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KJV, 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 KJV registered?

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

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