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KX53 MFZ

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

32,751 mi
Last recorded32,751 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 MFZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2021 32,751 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))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front Floor pan corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Floor pan corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 31,705 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 30,541 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 29,558 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 28,647 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 27,504 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 27,504 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 26,457 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 26,457 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 25,357 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 24,229 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 23,251 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 21,992 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 20,721 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 19,629 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 18,569 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 18,569 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 17,597 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 16,666 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 MFZ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 MFZ, 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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KX53 MFZ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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