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RJ53 KLX

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,847 mi
Last recorded69,847 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 KLX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 69,847 miles

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

Front tyres showing abnormal wear,could be caused by under inflation.

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)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 69,817 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Front tyres showing abnormal wear,could be caused by under inflation.

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)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 68,011 miles

offside rear tyre is on 2mm

offside ront brake pad low

Fail 10 Dec 2013 68,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre is on 2mm

offside ront brake pad low

Pass 11 Jan 2013 63,538 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 63,538 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 51,266 miles

n/s rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 9 Sep 2011 51,266 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2010 42,286 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 33,114 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 33,091 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 27,039 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

suspect front brake pads low

Pass 15 Sep 2008 27,039 miles

suspect front brake pads low

Pass 17 Sep 2007 20,896 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 12,883 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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RJ53 KLX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RJ53 KLX, 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 RJ53 KLX registered?

RJ53 KLX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is RJ53 KLX safe to buy?

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