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KN03 GUD

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,181 mi
Last recorded74,181 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 GUD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 74,181 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 66,471 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 63,073 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 61,550 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 61,539 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 59,022 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 59,022 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 56,586 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2011 52,960 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front number plate cracked

inner rim of n/s/f wheel dented

o/s driveshaft gaitor cracking

radiator corroded

rear tyres wearing on inner edges to 2mm and 3mm

slight play in o/s steering arm inner joint

Pass 25 Jun 2011 52,960 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

inner rim of n/s/f wheel dented

o/s driveshaft gaitor cracking

radiator corroded

rear tyres wearing on inner edges to 2mm and 3mm

slight play in o/s steering arm inner joint

Pass 3 Jul 2010 49,152 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 49,152 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)

Front brake discs worn.

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 44,546 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 11 Jul 2009 44,546 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2008 39,293 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 33,248 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 May 2006 23,654 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

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 GUD is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GUD, 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 GUD registered?

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

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