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KX53 MWN

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,265 mi
Last recorded86,265 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 MWN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 86,265 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 77,203 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 62,057 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 57,780 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 57,780 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 53,234 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 47,343 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 41,154 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 41,154 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 41,138 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 35,103 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 28,253 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 21,553 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 MWN is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MWN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KX53 MWN registered?

KX53 MWN is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is KX53 MWN safe to buy?

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