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HK03 KND

2003 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

166,123 mi
Last recorded166,123 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 KND
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2012 166,123 miles

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

SRS warning light on

Fail 8 May 2012 166,123 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

SRS warning light on

Pass 28 Apr 2011 153,340 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 152,427 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 140,489 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 130,005 miles

Rear tyres getting low

Pass 2 Apr 2008 117,449 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front side light dim

nearside wiper blade split at end

Fail 2 Apr 2008 117,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front side light dim

nearside wiper blade split at end

Pass 17 May 2007 101,616 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 101,616 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

park brake readings poor, no lock-outs

Pass 22 May 2006 82,986 miles

ADVISE CHIP IN ZONE "A" OF SCREEN AT TOP OF THE SWEPT AREA AND ON MAX 10MM LIMIT †FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER AND OUTER TREAD AREAS

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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HK03 KND is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HK03 KND, 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 HK03 KND registered?

HK03 KND is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 27 May 2003.

Is HK03 KND safe to buy?

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