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YM53 KHK

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

34,395 mi
Last recorded34,395 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 KHK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 34,395 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front/rear both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged both on limit also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2020 32,266 miles

Under body corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2018 32,028 miles

Under body corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2018 31,813 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 30,669 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 27,586 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 26,024 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 24,210 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2012 22,391 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 22,391 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Nov 2011 20,471 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 18,972 miles

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

Off side wiper slightly worn

Pass 30 Oct 2009 17,193 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 14,998 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 11,902 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 9,616 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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YM53 KHK is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YM53 KHK, 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 YM53 KHK registered?

YM53 KHK is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is YM53 KHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM53 KHK shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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