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HD03 KPJ

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,008 mi
Last recorded81,008 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 KPJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 81,008 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 78,627 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 78,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 71,899 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 71,899 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 65,149 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2014 56,019 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2014 56,019 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2013 51,964 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 47,164 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 42,579 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2011 42,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 36,268 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 29,020 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 22,316 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 16,138 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 13,492 miles

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

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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HD03 KPJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HD03 KPJ, 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 HD03 KPJ registered?

HD03 KPJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 16 July 2003.

Is HD03 KPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD03 KPJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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