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KF03 BCE

2003 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,163 mi
Last recorded120,163 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF03 BCE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 120,163 miles

can not check condition of outer sill's due to sill skirt covers fitted

offside brake pipe corrosion near to rear flexi hose area

offside front floor section corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2011 111,281 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 111,278 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 93,177 miles

offside washer jet blocked

Pass 24 Sep 2009 73,022 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 73,017 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 52,735 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 33,327 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 28,343 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 24,630 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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KF03 BCE is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KF03 BCE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KF03 BCE registered?

KF03 BCE is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 March 2003.

Is KF03 BCE safe to buy?

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