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KX53 LKV

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

57,062 mi
Last recorded57,062 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 LKV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 57,062 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 57,062 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 47,334 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded but not leaking

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 44,991 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rusty

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2013 40,423 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 37,624 miles

exhaust rusty in places

sills covered

Fail 28 Aug 2012 37,624 miles

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)

Nail in offside front tyre

exhaust rusty in places

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

sills covered

Fail 5 Sep 2011 35,322 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

covers on sills

Pass 5 Sep 2011 35,322 miles

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

covers on sills

Pass 2 Sep 2010 33,172 miles

n/s/f pads look thin

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 3 Sep 2009 29,819 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 24,191 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 18,501 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 12,921 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 LKV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LKV, 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 LKV registered?

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

Is KX53 LKV safe to buy?

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