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KX53 NKH

2003 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

124,462 mi
Last recorded124,462 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 124,462 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 121,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 115,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s front floor (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s front floor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 115,939 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s front floor (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s front floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 110,813 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edges

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

o/s rear tyre has cracking to tread area and inner / outer side walls

Pass 7 Oct 2014 105,253 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 105,253 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 98,261 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 91,710 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 82,128 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 72,761 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 60,919 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 49,308 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 36,755 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 25,268 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 NKH is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 NKH, 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 NKH registered?

KX53 NKH is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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