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LR53 KAK

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,471 mi
Last recorded101,471 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 KAK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 101,471 miles

Front exhaust mount broken

Front floors rusty

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly rusty

Rear number plate deteriorating

exhaust flexi deteriorating

exhaust joints rusty

Fail 11 Aug 2016 101,440 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front exhaust mount broken

Front floors rusty

Offside Front tyre wearing close to limit on inner edge

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly rusty

Rear number plate deteriorating

exhaust flexi deteriorating

exhaust joints rusty

washers poor

Pass 14 Aug 2015 92,481 miles

front exhaust mount broken

front floors rusty

nail in n/s/f tyre

o/s/r tyre 2mm

rear suspension fulcrum bushes deteriorating

Fail 14 Aug 2015 92,481 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

front exhaust mount broken

front floors rusty

nail in n/s/f tyre

o/s/r tyre 2mm

rear suspension fulcrum bushes deteriorating

Pass 11 Aug 2014 83,447 miles

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

rear fulcrum bushes deteriorated

rear tyres aged and slightly out of shape

Fail 11 Aug 2014 83,447 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear fulcrum bushes deteriorated

rear tyres aged and slightly out of shape

Pass 15 Aug 2013 74,112 miles

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 63,453 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 63,453 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 55,745 miles

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

front brake discs scruffy

o/s/f brake rubbing

rust blisters on front sub frame mounts

Pass 11 Aug 2010 49,056 miles

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

o/s/f shock absorber damp

Pass 14 Aug 2009 43,271 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 43,270 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all under panels in place

Pass 15 Aug 2008 36,840 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear exhaust, flange and mounting brackets rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2007 31,305 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all under panales in place

rear exhaust joints rusty

Pass 19 Sep 2006 25,918 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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LR53 KAK is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 LR53 KAK, 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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LR53 KAK is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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