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KX53 LLJ

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

93,405 mi
Last recorded93,405 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 LLJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 93,405 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 89,646 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 89,598 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 83,634 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 77,919 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 71,610 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 71,588 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 65,390 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 60,459 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 51,697 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 51,678 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 47,564 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking no cords

Pass 10 Sep 2012 44,493 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 41,444 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 38,088 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 33,801 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 29,010 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 24,134 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 19,363 miles

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

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 LLJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LLJ, 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 LLJ registered?

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

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