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WN53 KOU

2003 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,521 mi
Last recorded49,521 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 KOU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 14 Nov 2012 49,521 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2011 36,003 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 31,980 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 24,896 miles

power steering belt cracking

Pass 20 Feb 2009 24,845 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 22,007 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 17,142 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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WN53 KOU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WN53 KOU, 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 WN53 KOU registered?

WN53 KOU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is WN53 KOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN53 KOU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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