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KC03 YSN

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

101,616 mi
Last recorded101,616 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC03 YSN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 101,616 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 101,616 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 91,739 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 91,734 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 88,696 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 88,695 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 73,673 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 65,097 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 65,096 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 61,613 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 58,460 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 54,454 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 54,454 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 48,957 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 48,957 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise front alignment check due to un even wear to offside front tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2008 43,211 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2007 36,330 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 29,441 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 29,431 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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KC03 YSN is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KC03 YSN, 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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KC03 YSN is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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