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KG03 YDM

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,740 mi
Last recorded86,740 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG03 YDM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 86,740 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Outer door handle insecure . (6.2.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Rubber connection perished. ()

Nearside Front Tyre has nail in tread near sidewall.

Reverse light inop.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Suspension components corroded. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre ran flat, sidewall deteriorated.

Fail 3 May 2018 86,738 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front 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 Axle bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Outer door handle insecure . (6.2.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Rubber connection perished. ()

Nearside Front Tyre has nail in tread near sidewall.

Reverse light inop.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Suspension components corroded. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre ran flat, sidewall deteriorated.

Fail 12 Mar 2018 86,298 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTER PIPE (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 81,429 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 81,429 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (holes) (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 81,062 miles

Offside Front 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 11 Apr 2014 75,841 miles

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel tank filling pipe top slightly corroded

N/S/F tyre has a cut, length of it 20mm

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

O/S/F cv joint gaiter clamp missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2014 75,783 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel tank filling pipe top slightly corroded

N/S/F tyre has a cut, length of it 20mm

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

O/S/F cv joint gaiter clamp missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2013 71,409 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 65,847 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/R Tyre slightly worn on edge.

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 56,642 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 56,642 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 51,678 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 47,678 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 41,064 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 41,064 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 34,696 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 27,824 miles

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

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 YDM is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KG03 YDM, 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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KG03 YDM is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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