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KX53 NXP

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,617 mi
Last recorded75,617 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 NXP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2013 75,617 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under body slightly corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2012 67,510 miles

main brake pipes corroded!

slight bind on front brakes

Pass 17 Nov 2011 60,856 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

srs light on

Fail 17 Nov 2011 60,856 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

srs light on

Pass 9 Nov 2010 52,824 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 52,824 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres scrubbing on edges 2mm of tread.

Fail 2 Nov 2009 43,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

airbag light on

Pass 2 Nov 2009 43,889 miles

airbag light on

Pass 21 Oct 2008 31,937 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 25,883 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 19,288 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 NXP is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NXP, 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 NXP registered?

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

Is KX53 NXP safe to buy?

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