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KS03 CXL

2003 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,162 mi
Last recorded89,162 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 CXL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 89,162 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

slight oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2019 89,132 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 83,930 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear outer door handles loose

Fail 29 Jun 2018 83,926 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases as marked (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases as marked (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen internal headlight mechanism loose (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear outer door handles loose

Pass 20 Jun 2017 81,077 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 77,546 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 77,545 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to limit at 1.65 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 73,087 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 68,276 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 63,425 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 59,610 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 59,610 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 54,715 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 49,973 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 49,973 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 45,891 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 40,153 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 33,466 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 27,201 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 27,116 miles

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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KS03 CXL is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KS03 CXL, 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 CXL registered?

KS03 CXL is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 8 August 2003.

Is KS03 CXL safe to buy?

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