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KX53 MWU

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,147 mi
Last recorded68,147 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 68,147 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 68,147 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 61,148 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 59,890 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 57,930 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 57,891 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 55,491 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 12 Jan 2016 55,491 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 8 Jan 2015 52,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2015 52,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2014 49,761 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 49,753 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 45,063 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012 45,063 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 21 Dec 2011 40,461 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 40,461 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 35,292 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 31,816 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust middle to rear join corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2009 31,816 miles

exhaust middle to rear join corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2008 27,237 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 22,631 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 16,529 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 MWU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 MWU, 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 MWU registered?

KX53 MWU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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