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KN03 GMU

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,186 mi
Last recorded77,186 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 GMU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 77,186 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front floor pan rusty flacky

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear inner sills dry and rusty

Rear suspension dry and rusty

Pass 23 May 2016 75,135 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 72,551 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 71,352 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2013 71,103 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 71,087 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 70,403 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 69,571 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2011 69,571 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 68,546 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear number plates are slightly deteriorated

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2009 62,080 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 61,997 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 51,320 miles

Both front shock absorbers showing signs of leakage

Both outer cv boots perished

Both rear suspension trailing arm to floor pan mounting bushes perished

Exahust front pipe flex hose degrading

Exhaust back box very rusty

Exhaust middle section very rusty at back box joint flange

Front and rear number plates degrading

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

Pass 8 Jun 2007 40,513 miles

Both front windscreen wiper blades worn

Both rear side tyre outer side walls showing kurbing damage

Exhaust back box very rusty

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

Nearside front shock absorber showing signs of leakage

Rear number plate degrading

Pass 2 Jun 2006 29,552 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 GMU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc 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 GMU, 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 GMU registered?

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

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