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KD03 PXX

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

94,363 mi
Last recorded94,363 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 94,363 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Feb 2015 94,351 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2014 90,123 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 86,312 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 82,396 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 74,220 miles

exhaust system corroded

front numberplate slightly insecure

fuel tank corroding

nearside and offside front floor corroding

nearside and offside rear brake hose metal ferrules corroding

slightly long travel on handbrake

Pass 26 Jan 2010 63,098 miles

nearside and offside front tyres close to limit (2.5mm)

nearside and offside rear brake hose metal ferrules corroding

rear exhaust silencer and pipe corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2009 53,124 miles

front exhaust system corroding

nearside and offside front floor corroding within 30cm of subframe mount

rear silencer outer cover corroding

Pass 21 Jan 2008 40,917 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 28,558 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 PXX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KD03 PXX, 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 PXX registered?

KD03 PXX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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