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KX53 MKF

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,386 mi
Last recorded95,386 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 95,386 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer corroded at pipe. (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 95,386 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure Seat back securing bolt was loose. (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer corroded at pipe. (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 86,395 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 86,395 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 78,166 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 78,166 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 67,695 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 67,695 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 64,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 64,865 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 51,912 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 44,279 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 41,683 miles

n/side rear tyre as side wall damage [outer]

n/side rear tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2008 34,495 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 26,345 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 19,427 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 19,427 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 MKF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MKF, 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 MKF registered?

KX53 MKF is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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