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KX53 KTJ

2003 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,447 mi
Last recorded93,447 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 KTJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 93,447 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND TRAYS FITTED

ENGINE OIL LEAK

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE STARTING TO GO OUT OF SHAPE

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

REMOVE LOOSE STEERING WHEEL COVER

Fail 31 Mar 2016 93,447 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND TRAYS FITTED

ENGINE OIL LEAK

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE STARTING TO GO OUT OF SHAPE

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

REMOVE LOOSE STEERING WHEEL COVER

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 88,662 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 88,662 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 86,693 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2013 79,651 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 79,649 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2012 71,268 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 65,543 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 65,541 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 61,990 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 53,260 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 43,920 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 43,907 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2007 35,355 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 35,355 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 25,365 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 KTJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KTJ, 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 KTJ registered?

KX53 KTJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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