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KX53 LGE

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

71,378 mi
Last recorded71,378 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 71,378 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

n/s/f + n/s/r external door handles faulty/loose bout still open and secure doors

Fail 3 Feb 2020 71,378 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

n/s/f + n/s/r external door handles faulty/loose bout still open and secure doors

Pass 30 Jan 2019 70,403 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front outer door handle loose but working

Nearside Rear outer door handle loose but working

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant low

washers weak but clear screen

Fail 29 Jan 2019 70,403 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front outer door handle loose but working

Nearside Rear outer door handle loose but working

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant low

washers weak but clear screen

Pass 2 Feb 2018 69,667 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 68,534 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 68,534 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 67,348 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 67,348 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)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 65,481 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 63,317 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 63,317 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 59,665 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 59,665 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2012
Pass 10 Jan 2011 50,593 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 42,915 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 36,584 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 36,584 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 23,830 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 23,830 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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 LGE is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LGE, 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 LGE registered?

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

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