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KO03 EKK

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,382 mi
Last recorded86,382 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO03 EKK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 86,382 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot clips slack (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak at repair (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 86,382 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot clips slack (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak at repair (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 78,244 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s & o/s front tyres 195 45 16 winters

n/s & o/s rear tyres 195 40 16

Fail 13 Mar 2018 78,119 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s perished (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s & o/s rear tyres 195 40 16

n/s & o/s tyres 195 45 16 winters

Pass 10 Apr 2017 66,859 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 66,859 miles

Central Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 51,978 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 37,724 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 26,732 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 22,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2013 22,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2012 19,846 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 19,634 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 18,627 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)

cut in sidewall of nearside rear tyre but not deep enough to reach ply or chord

Pass 31 Mar 2009 17,006 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 17,005 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 15,249 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 13,027 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 13,027 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 10,290 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 10,290 miles

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

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

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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KO03 EKK is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KO03 EKK, 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 KO03 EKK registered?

KO03 EKK is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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