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KN03 FUE

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,568 mi
Last recorded78,568 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 FUE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 78,568 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill under plastic skirts corroded slightly (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill under plastic skirts corroded slightly (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front seat belt stalk slightly stiff in operation but functioning correctly

windscreen washers slightly weak in operation

Pass 9 May 2016 76,185 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel archs (2.4.A.3)

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

oil leek

Fail 25 Feb 2016 76,171 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear silencer join (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit would advise attention 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage reasivoir to pump (2.3.3b)

both rear seat belts slow to react

oil leek

oil leeks

Pass 23 Dec 2014 73,361 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 73,357 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 70,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 70,208 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 64,533 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 59,190 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 52,789 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 48,425 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 39,511 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 34,191 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 27,274 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 20,013 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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KN03 FUE is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KN03 FUE, 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 KN03 FUE registered?

KN03 FUE is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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