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KX53 LXC

2003 Rover 45

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

167,275 mi
Last recorded167,275 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 LXC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 167,275 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 166,270 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 166,259 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 160,176 miles

Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake has only just met the required efficiency

Fail 23 Sep 2020 160,170 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inside wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake has only just met the required efficiency

Pass 9 Sep 2019 153,550 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 147,772 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage by reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 147,770 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corrosion in side wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage by reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 138,773 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn on edge

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 6 Sep 2017 138,770 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn on edge

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 9 Sep 2016 128,103 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 15 Sep 2015 118,685 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 107,404 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 97,249 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 86,958 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 86,959 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 76,239 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 76,239 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 65,570 miles

part of exhaust system started to deteriate

Pass 18 Sep 2009 57,527 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 57,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 51,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 51,490 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 43,202 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 34,439 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 34,439 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 LXC is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LXC, 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 LXC registered?

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

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