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KN03 GYF

2003 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

235,639 mi
Last recorded235,639 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 235,639 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded

Offside Front floor corroded

Central Front Oil leak from oil cooler pipe. ()

Fail 7 Nov 2017 233,204 miles

Central Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front floor corroded

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front floor corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2016 217,649 miles

Plastic covers fitted to both outer sills preventing thorough inspection.

Pass 13 Nov 2015 195,662 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 174,627 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 174,627 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 152,241 miles

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 13 Oct 2012 129,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2012 129,891 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2011 115,400 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 96,952 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 96,952 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 80,230 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 74,484 miles

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

slight wear in steering rack also rear suspension bushes.

Pass 13 Jun 2008 63,643 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 49,815 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 36,971 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 GYF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GYF, 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 GYF registered?

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

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The MOT history for KN03 GYF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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