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KX53 KVH

2003 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

134,554 mi
Last recorded134,554 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 134,554 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 130,499 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 125,081 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 124,808 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside 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)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake hose union leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2016 113,233 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 106,278 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 95,379 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 85,985 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 75,954 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 66,565 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 54,526 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 46,441 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 36,156 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 28,264 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 21,125 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 KVH is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KVH, 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 KVH registered?

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

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