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KN03 GTY

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

115,488 mi
Last recorded115,488 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 GTY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 115,488 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inside edge (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 107,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside wiper split

Fail 16 Nov 2016 107,434 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure both battery terminals. (1.9.2a)

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)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside wiper split

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 98,821 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both wipres split at ends

Fail 18 Nov 2015 98,821 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both wipres split at ends

Pass 17 Nov 2014 89,978 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Nov 2014 89,978 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 82,318 miles

Centre pipe very corroded

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 82,318 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Centre pipe very corroded

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 74,439 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 74,439 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 66,375 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

battery insecure

Pass 16 Sep 2010 65,690 miles

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

Centre and rear exhaust well corroded and blowing slightly

Clutch pedal rubber well worn

Corrosion to nearside front floor

Front brake discs well worn, replace soon

Gear oil leak offside drive shaft, (play in drive shaft)

Nearside headlamp beam patern poor, but not aimed to dazzle other road users

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

Reverse lamp not working

Slight drag from rear brakes

Pass 29 Sep 2009 57,599 miles

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

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

handbrake high

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 25 Sep 2008 48,182 miles

clutch pedal rubber worn

Fail 25 Sep 2008 48,182 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 21 Sep 2007 39,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Sep 2007 39,166 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Oct 2006 30,975 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 21,900 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 21,900 miles

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

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 GTY is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 KN03 GTY, 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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KN03 GTY is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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