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KS03 CWD

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,360 mi
Last recorded95,360 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 CWD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 95,360 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 12 Aug 2019 94,457 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 93,521 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear park brake just pass/needs attention

Pass 12 Aug 2017 86,649 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 78,317 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 78,109 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides outers (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Main bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

Pass 7 Aug 2015 69,527 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake disc worn

n/s wiper blade splitting

part of n/s/f tyre inner tread worn close to it`s cord,recommend it to be replaced

unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

Pass 8 Aug 2014 61,403 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

corrosion to parts of exhaust system

n/s/r tyre becoming out of shape

tread on o/s/r tyre less than 3mm

unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

Pass 9 Aug 2013 49,749 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

no tread on inner part of n/s/f tyre ,parts of rest of tread 2mm recommend it to be replaced

there is a warning light staying on dash,brake pads o/k brake fluid o/k

tracking may need adjustment!

tread on o/s/r tyre less than 3mm

unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

washers weak only just passed test

Pass 9 Aug 2012 42,449 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 39,558 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 39,558 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 36,570 miles

cut o/s/r tyre inner wall

o/s door mirror back missing

warning light on dash

Fail 11 Aug 2010 36,566 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

cut o/s/r tyre inner wall

o/s door mirror back missing

warning light on dash

Pass 11 Aug 2009 33,629 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre balding on edges

n/s/f tyre wall perished / chunks missing

warning light on dash

Pass 15 Jul 2008 29,240 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 24,278 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 19,827 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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KS03 CWD is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 KS03 CWD, 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 KS03 CWD registered?

KS03 CWD is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 23 July 2003.

Is KS03 CWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS03 CWD shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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