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KP03 ONX

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,077 mi
Last recorded87,077 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP03 ONX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 87,077 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 87,074 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 83,314 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front cv boot is slightly perished

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 May 2023 79,269 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 May 2022 74,120 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 74,119 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 70,145 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2020 67,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer slight split in cv boot

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 63,628 miles

park brake only17%

Pass 9 May 2018 59,815 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 59,809 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 55,305 miles

exhaust flexi insecure

Pass 21 May 2016 52,263 miles

EXHAUST JOINTS & FRONT METAL HANGER HAS EXCESS CORROSION

OIL LEAK

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

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

Fail 17 May 2016 52,241 miles

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

EXHAUST JOINTS & FRONT METAL HANGER HAS EXCESS CORROSION

OIL LEAK

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 48,504 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2014 43,502 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 43,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 May 2013 36,979 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 35,345 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 31,078 miles

advice parking brake adjusted

Pass 1 Jun 2010 26,465 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 22,234 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 19,358 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 15,535 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 15,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 May 2006 12,228 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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KP03 ONX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KP03 ONX, 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 KP03 ONX registered?

KP03 ONX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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