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OY53 KXM

2003 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,731 mi
Last recorded101,731 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 KXM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 101,731 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 101,731 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 97,303 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 95,234 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 92,343 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 86,744 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 81,084 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 81,084 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 76,375 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2013 76,375 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 71,408 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

advise renewal of both number plates

Fail 18 Sep 2012 71,408 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

advise renewal of both number plates

Pass 13 Sep 2011 64,821 miles

advise renewal of both number plates

Fail 13 Sep 2011 64,821 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

advise renewal of both number plates

Pass 10 Sep 2010 59,449 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 59,449 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 54,238 miles

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

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

both front tyre treads inner edges low

Pass 12 Sep 2008 45,219 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 45,219 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 35,662 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 27,388 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 27,388 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO ABSOLUTE MINIMUM TREAD LIMIT OF 1.6MM AND SHOULD BE REPLACED. †SUGGEST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK IN VIEW OF EXTREMELY UNEVEN FRONT TYRE WEAR.

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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OY53 KXM is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OY53 KXM, 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 OY53 KXM registered?

OY53 KXM is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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