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KX53 NGE

2003 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,152 mi
Last recorded112,152 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 112,152 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f/ tyre wearing inside

Pass 3 Jul 2013 108,930 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 108,862 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 103,356 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing on inside edges.

Pass 22 Jul 2011 92,369 miles

o/f metal disc protector corroded.

Fail 19 Jul 2011 92,350 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/f metal disc protector corroded.

Pass 19 Mar 2010 84,325 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 74,207 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 74,207 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2007 62,637 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 62,630 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 40,707 miles

nsf tyre on legal limit

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 NGE is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NGE, 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 NGE registered?

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

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