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HK03 KNE

2003 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

62,640 mi
Last recorded62,640 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 KNE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 62,640 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 62,640 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2013 60,683 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 60,675 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 May 2012 58,207 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 55,996 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edges close to limit

Fail 26 May 2011 55,996 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front tyres wearing on inside edges close to limit

Fail 21 Jun 2010 54,009 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 54,009 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 46,378 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 37,530 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 28,221 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 18,780 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jun 2006 18,780 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 KNE is a 2003 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HK03 KNE, 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 KNE registered?

HK03 KNE is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is HK03 KNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK03 KNE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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