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KX53 MMV

2003 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

160,942 mi
Last recorded160,942 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 MMV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 160,942 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2014 160,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2013 146,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust box in poor condition and blowing slightly

Pass 13 May 2013 146,283 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition and blowing slightly

Pass 15 May 2012 130,136 miles

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

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

coolant level low

Fail 15 May 2012 130,136 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolant level low

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 3 May 2011 112,470 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

clutch pedal anti slip missing

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 3 May 2011 112,470 miles

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

Oil leak

clutch pedal anti slip missing

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 26 Apr 2010 95,192 miles

both front tyres worn & bald on inner edge to legal limit at time of test

Pass 27 Apr 2009 78,124 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 60,942 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 35,221 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 30,155 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 MMV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 MMV, 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 MMV registered?

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

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