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KN03 FVE

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

66,275 mi
Last recorded66,275 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 FVE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 66,275 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Rear brake pipe corroded,covered in grease or other material

Fail 16 Aug 2022 66,213 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 65,746 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front brake performance slightly lagging

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced within prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 65,723 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced within prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 65,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower sill is corroded but not within 30cm of any mount or fixing

Offside Front wheel is binding slightly ok on brake test

Pass 12 Aug 2019 64,615 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 64,615 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 63,609 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 62,782 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 62,766 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 61,871 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

exhaust badly corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2015 60,819 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 59,289 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 55,416 miles

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

front exhaust flexy pipe deteriorated

nearside front floor pan slight corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2012 52,212 miles

front pads low

Fail 13 Aug 2011 47,518 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 47,518 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 42,962 miles

advise rear exhaust box showing signs of fatigue

Pass 11 Aug 2009 38,234 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 34,185 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 29,450 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 22,897 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 FVE is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FVE, 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 FVE registered?

KN03 FVE is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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