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KF03 OZN

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,423 mi
Last recorded48,423 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF03 OZN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 48,423 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules other 3 (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear pipes been cleaned and greased hard to tell true condo know

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

both sills have plastic covers hard to tell true condion

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Aug 2017 48,423 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both to front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules other 3 (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.A.1)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

both sills have plastic covers hard to tell true condion

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 45,489 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 42,345 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 42,312 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 37,203 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil filter leaking oil

Pass 20 Mar 2013 33,290 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 28,276 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system corroded and weak

Pass 4 Mar 2011 24,056 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 20,939 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 18,445 miles

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

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

advise front brake imbalance on limit

Pass 12 Mar 2008 15,766 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 13,188 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Mar 2006 10,172 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 OZN is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OZN, 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 KF03 OZN registered?

KF03 OZN is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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