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LR53 KBF

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,684 mi
Last recorded75,684 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2012 75,684 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 69,419 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Jan 2011 69,400 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brakes binding slightly

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 59,642 miles

rear nearside tyre wearing thin

Pass 12 Aug 2008 49,368 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 39,657 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 28,647 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 KBF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LR53 KBF, 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 LR53 KBF registered?

LR53 KBF is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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