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KD03 PXR

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

22,806 mi
Last recorded22,806 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD03 PXR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 22,806 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor pan. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 22,806 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor pan. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 21,784 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 20,657 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 20,655 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 19,453 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (floor pan) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (195/55/15) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (floor pan) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 18,457 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 17,332 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 15,909 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 15,909 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust holed to excess (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Minimum centre and rear exhaust sections blown to excess (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 14,784 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 13,608 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 12,567 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 12,567 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 11,588 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 11,588 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 10,899 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 10,899 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 9,892 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

near side front tyre has side wall damage cords not exposed

Pass 14 Jun 2011 9,892 miles

near side front tyre has side wall damage cords not exposed

Pass 16 Jun 2010 8,758 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 7,621 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 6,331 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 5,282 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 4,094 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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KD03 PXR is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KD03 PXR, 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 KD03 PXR registered?

KD03 PXR is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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