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SD53 KUH

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,908 mi
Last recorded63,908 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 KUH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2010 63,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 57,236 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 56,364 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 56,364 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 54,906 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edges (3mm)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 49,809 miles

Offside Front 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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SD53 KUH is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SD53 KUH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SD53 KUH registered?

SD53 KUH is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 9 October 2003.

Is SD53 KUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD53 KUH shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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