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KX53 LBP

2003 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

78,881 mi
Last recorded78,881 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 LBP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 78,881 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 78,881 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 72,505 miles

Advise front floor area starting to rust,advise treat rusted area.

Advise near side rear brake pipe rusty

Advise off side rear seat belt tight retracting

Fail 14 Sep 2015 75,505 miles

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

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

Advise engine has oil leak

Advise front floor area starting to rust,advise treat rusted area.

Advise near side rear brake pipe rusty

Advise off side rear seat belt tight retracting

Pass 12 Nov 2014 66,178 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 60,779 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 60,779 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 55,547 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 51,627 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 51,627 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 50,433 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 50,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 46,947 miles

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

front number plate starting to delaminate

o/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 15 Sep 2008 36,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 36,598 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 29,539 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 18,930 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 LBP is a 2003 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol 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 LBP, 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 LBP registered?

KX53 LBP is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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