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KJ03 RNN

2003 Rover 45

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

87,658 mi
Last recorded87,658 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ03 RNN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 87,658 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 80,129 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 80,129 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 73,330 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 73,330 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 21 Feb 2015 71,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 71,047 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 64,493 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 63,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 63,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 60,824 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 60,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 55,251 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 50,322 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 50,322 miles

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 44,476 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 39,302 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 30,341 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 30,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 22,703 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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KJ03 RNN is a 2003 Rover 45 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KJ03 RNN, 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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KJ03 RNN is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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