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KS03 JBV

2003 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,200 mi
Last recorded100,200 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 JBV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2014 100,200 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 89,827 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 85,646 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 81,313 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 81,296 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 77,420 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 77,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 71,268 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 71,268 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 68,058 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 52,281 miles

front brake pads geting low

Pass 7 Aug 2006 32,925 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 JBV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 KS03 JBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS03 JBV registered?

KS03 JBV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 6 August 2003.

Is KS03 JBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS03 JBV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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