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KX53 MWP

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,974 mi
Last recorded72,974 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 72,974 miles

Exhaust centre section corroded limited life

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 68,743 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 68,743 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 64,712 miles

broken abs ring osf

Pass 8 Dec 2010 60,926 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 54,458 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 54,458 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 46,507 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 37,738 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 27,223 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 MWP is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MWP, 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 MWP registered?

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

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