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EJ03 KWU

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

48,050 mi
Last recorded48,050 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 KWU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 48,050 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 46,307 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 46,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 43,445 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2014 43,445 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Gearbox oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2013 41,333 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 41,326 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 2 May 2012 39,538 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 39,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2011 37,539 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 34,650 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 32,144 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 29,815 miles

both rear tyre treads uneven

Pass 15 May 2007 25,175 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 21,543 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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EJ03 KWU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 EJ03 KWU, 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 EJ03 KWU registered?

EJ03 KWU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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