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KJ03 RVV

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,526 mi
Last recorded64,526 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ03 RVV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 64,526 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 24 Feb 2015 64,500 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 28 Feb 2014 60,893 miles

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

slight binding to o/s front brake

Fail 28 Feb 2014 60,893 miles

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

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

slight binding to o/s front brake

Pass 11 May 2012 54,302 miles

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

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)

Fail 11 May 2012 54,302 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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)

Fail 10 May 2011 49,477 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2011 49,477 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 43,738 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 43,644 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 36,059 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 36,059 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 28,495 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

engine light on dash illuminated

Pass 14 Feb 2007 24,226 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 20,373 miles

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

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

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)

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 RVV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RVV, 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 KJ03 RVV registered?

KJ03 RVV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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