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MT53 KWW

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

79,154 mi
Last recorded79,154 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 KWW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 79,154 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

under body has surface corrosion by age

Fail 30 Jul 2018 79,154 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust corroded

under body has surface corrosion by age

Pass 6 Jul 2017 69,827 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 60,349 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 60,349 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 51,416 miles

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

some deterioration to rear exhaust system .

Fail 30 Jun 2015 51,416 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

some deterioration to rear exhaust system .

Pass 16 Jul 2014 39,766 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 39,766 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 30,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 30,828 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 23,851 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 23,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 17,242 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 17,242 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 16,268 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 16,268 miles

Nearside Rear 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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MT53 KWW is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 MT53 KWW, 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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MT53 KWW is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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