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KH03 TCZ

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,858 mi
Last recorded96,858 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH03 TCZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2014 96,858 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 96,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 80,964 miles

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

eng/man light on

Fail 15 Dec 2012 80,609 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

eng/man light on

Pass 15 Jul 2011 70,004 miles

Both front tyres scrubbed slightly on inner edge

Both rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished

Offside front ABS ring cracked

Pass 27 Jul 2010 61,963 miles

Nearside front ABS ring cracked

Pass 22 Jul 2009 52,042 miles

Exhaust rear section slightly corroded

Front discs slightly lipped

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Jul 2008 43,063 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 23,484 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 23,484 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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KH03 TCZ 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 70%.

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 KH03 TCZ, 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 KH03 TCZ registered?

KH03 TCZ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 15 July 2003.

Is KH03 TCZ safe to buy?

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