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KN03 GKF

2003 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

55,345 mi
Last recorded55,345 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 GKF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 55,345 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 55,338 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting ns and os floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2019 36,380 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front floor/inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 35,536 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2018 35,536 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 34,638 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jun 2016 33,492 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 33,442 miles

Fuel pipe leaking fuel filler pipe (7.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 32,210 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 32,210 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)

Pass 30 May 2014 30,442 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 28,682 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 26,645 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 24,935 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 23,171 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 21,519 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 18,803 miles

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 11 Jun 2007 16,464 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 13,745 miles

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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KN03 GKF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GKF, 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 GKF registered?

KN03 GKF is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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