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KX53 LCM

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

93,802 mi
Last recorded93,802 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 LCM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 93,802 miles

Offside Front c.v.boot has pin hole

Pass 27 Aug 2020 91,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front c.v boot has pin hole

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 87,611 miles

Front front brakes binding a little

Pass 6 Sep 2018 82,938 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 78,227 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 73,734 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 69,101 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 63,753 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 63,753 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 59,497 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 54,332 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 47,485 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 42,895 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 38,528 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 33,419 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 28,353 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 22,986 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 LCM is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LCM, 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 LCM registered?

KX53 LCM is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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