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KX53 MYB

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,795 mi
Last recorded102,795 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 MYB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 102,795 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge/tyre close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 100,819 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 98,507 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 29 Sep 2020 97,005 miles

Front both front inner sills have surface rust

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust has slight leak of gasses at catalystic converter

Fail 29 Sep 2020 97,005 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Front both front inner sills have surface rust

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust has slight leak of gasses at catalystic converter

Pass 30 Sep 2019 92,000 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 85,728 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 78,577 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 72,644 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 67,878 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 67,878 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 59,564 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 59,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2013 55,730 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 52,029 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 52,029 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 Nov 2010 49,543 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 49,543 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 45,151 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 38,262 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 32,509 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 24,418 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 MYB is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MYB, 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 MYB registered?

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

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