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KB03 CTE

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

36,358 mi
Last recorded36,358 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB03 CTE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 36,358 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2015 34,518 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 32,814 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres perished

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 31,004 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

n/s/f and n/s/r wheels slightly stiff to turn

Pass 26 Apr 2012 29,702 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Fail 25 Apr 2012 29,684 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Fail 19 Apr 2011 27,435 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 27,435 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 18,269 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 18,269 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both nearside tyres deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2009 15,850 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 14,376 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 13,032 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2006 10,387 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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KB03 CTE is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 KB03 CTE, 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 KB03 CTE registered?

KB03 CTE is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 July 2003.

Is KB03 CTE safe to buy?

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