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KL03 ZNA

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

68,466 mi
Last recorded68,466 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL03 ZNA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 68,466 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 68,461 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 67,998 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 67,660 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 67,656 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 65,934 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 65,930 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 64,860 miles

Nearside Front Sill/ Wheel Arch corroded

Offside Front Sill corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 64,379 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 63,592 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 62,011 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 62,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 60,284 miles

All 4 tyres perished

Near side & off side rear trailing arm bushes perished

Fail 10 Jan 2018 60,284 miles

Nearside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

All 4 tyres perished

Near side & off side rear trailing arm bushes perished

Pass 17 Jan 2017 57,984 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 54,712 miles

Near side & off side rear suspension trailing arm bushes perished & splitting

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 51,209 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 48,310 miles

Near side & off side front floor pan areas starting corrode

Near side & off side rear trailing arm bushes perished

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Pass 15 Jan 2014 48,310 miles

Near side & off side front floor pan areas starting corrode

Near side & off side rear trailing arm bushes perished

Rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Pass 25 Jan 2013 45,392 miles

SRS light staying on

Pass 8 Feb 2012 42,256 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 42,256 miles

Nearside 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 Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 38,314 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear 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 10 Feb 2010 34,104 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 30,656 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 25,944 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 21,772 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 15,744 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 15,744 miles

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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KL03 ZNA is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 KL03 ZNA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KL03 ZNA registered?

KL03 ZNA is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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