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KN03 ULT

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

60,965 mi
Last recorded60,965 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 ULT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2012 60,965 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 60,965 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 60,781 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 too low (1.8)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2011 54,429 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 54,429 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 48,562 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 48,562 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 43,279 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 43,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 36,993 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)

radiator leaking

Pass 28 Mar 2007 31,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 24,034 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 ULT is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ULT, 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 ULT is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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