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KC03 HHY

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

53,002 mi
Last recorded53,002 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC03 HHY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 53,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 51,806 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 50,754 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 50,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 50,288 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 46,433 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 42,833 miles

both front outer cv boots perished slightly

both rear trailing arm bushes perishing

exhaust rear section corroded

slight oil leak from n\s\f diff seal

slight sign of oil leak from o\s of engine

Pass 25 Jun 2012 39,088 miles

Centre and rear exhaust joint corroded

Engine light on

Nearside front tyre 3-4mm

Nearside rear tyre 1.6mm

Rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished

Pass 28 Jun 2011 34,056 miles

front brake pads 2-3mm

n.s.r.tyre tread 3mm

Pass 28 Jun 2010 29,957 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 27,144 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2008 23,538 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 19,448 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 16,363 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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KC03 HHY is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 KC03 HHY, 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 KC03 HHY registered?

KC03 HHY is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is KC03 HHY safe to buy?

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