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KN03 GXB

2003 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,803 mi
Last recorded137,803 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 GXB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 137,803 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 137,803 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2015 125,300 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 125,300 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 112,408 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 98,962 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 84,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 84,368 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 70,065 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 11 May 2011 70,065 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 55,830 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 41,775 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2008 36,634 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 13 May 2008 36,634 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 31,017 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 24,797 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 GXB is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GXB, 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 GXB registered?

KN03 GXB is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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