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KG03 FNY

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

73,885 mi
Last recorded73,885 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG03 FNY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 73,885 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexi pipe wire mesh starting to detach

Front number plate has a crack in the centre

Pass 20 Mar 2019 73,147 miles

ALL suspension components are corroded

Front Stone chip in windscreen (Zone B)

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 72,341 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 71,238 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 71,226 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust emits withe smoke during the test an on idle water dripping from it

Pass 29 Mar 2016 70,616 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 69,185 miles

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

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

front and rear tyres starting to perish

small stone chip in b zone of windscreen

vehicle underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2014 64,614 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust front flexy in poor condition

exhaust very corroded

small mark on nearside windscreen

Pass 25 Mar 2013 60,205 miles

Centre exhaust deteriorated.

Fail 21 Mar 2013 60,173 miles

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

Centre exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 16 Mar 2012 55,834 miles

Centre exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 10 Mar 2011 50,360 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 44,966 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 38,798 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 33,271 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 24,842 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 19,530 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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KG03 FNY is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 KG03 FNY, 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 KG03 FNY registered?

KG03 FNY is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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