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K44 TRD

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,560 mi
Last recorded87,560 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK44 TRD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 87,560 miles

nearside front tyre wearing

offside front brake pipe corroding

slight oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2019 87,529 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside front tyre wearing

offside front brake pipe corroding

Pass 16 Aug 2018 82,650 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 77,562 miles

both belts perishing

both rear tyres

both top ball joint gaitors perishing

Fail 1 Aug 2017 77,562 miles

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

both belts perishing

both rear tyres

both top ball joint gaitors perishing

Pass 24 Aug 2016 72,789 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 72,787 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded section of front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 67,111 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 63,135 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 63,130 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 15 Aug 2013 58,060 miles

offside front to back brake pipe corroding

Pass 20 Jul 2012 53,725 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 49,167 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 46,739 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 42,765 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 37,195 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 30,883 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 21,362 miles

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

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

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

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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K44 TRD is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K44 TRD, 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 K44 TRD registered?

K44 TRD is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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