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YR53 KGZ

2003 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,172 mi
Last recorded71,172 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 KGZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 71,172 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 71,172 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 66,620 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 66,620 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 61,020 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 61,020 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 55,457 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 52,726 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 39,679 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 30,443 miles

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

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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YR53 KGZ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YR53 KGZ, 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 YR53 KGZ registered?

YR53 KGZ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is YR53 KGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR53 KGZ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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