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KY53 ZBU

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,991 mi
Last recorded81,991 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 ZBU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 29 May 2012 81,991 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 71,915 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 60,884 miles

Front number plate has a slight crack

Rear exhaust box corroded

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 52,140 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

detectable slight movement in steering column assembley at steering wheel

nearside wiper blade just clears screen

Pass 21 Nov 2007 40,028 miles

small amount of play in steering colume

Pass 24 Oct 2006 29,249 miles

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

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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KY53 ZBU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KY53 ZBU, 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 KY53 ZBU registered?

KY53 ZBU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is KY53 ZBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY53 ZBU shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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