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KR03 NUU

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,844 mi
Last recorded92,844 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR03 NUU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2021 92,844 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly through to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearley through to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 25 Jan 2020 87,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

underbody corrosion not affecting any testable items at time of test

Fail 25 Jan 2020 87,345 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

underbody corrosion not affecting any testable items at time of test

Pass 15 Jan 2019 77,602 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 77,600 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 73,131 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 73,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON INNER SIDE WALL (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON INNER SIDE WALL (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON INNER SIDE WALL (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front STARTING TO CRACK AND SPLIT

Offside Front BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 69,143 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 69,143 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 65,932 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 65,919 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 61,191 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 61,191 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 55,462 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 48,638 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 42,747 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 35,870 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

small cut in n/s/f outer side wall

Pass 22 Jun 2009 28,030 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 25,947 miles

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)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 25,947 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 23,357 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jun 2006 17,460 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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KR03 NUU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KR03 NUU, 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 KR03 NUU registered?

KR03 NUU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is KR03 NUU safe to buy?

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