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KN03 GXC

2003 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,991 mi
Last recorded165,991 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 165,991 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 30 Sep 2013 165,991 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 27 Sep 2012 154,613 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 154,613 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 144,009 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 133,061 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 30 Sep 2010 133,055 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 25 Sep 2009 120,455 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 107,066 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 96,177 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2006 87,590 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 84,302 miles

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

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

exhaust downpipe insecure at flexi

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 GXC is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN03 GXC registered?

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

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