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KS03 JJU

2003 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

100,145 mi
Last recorded100,145 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 100,145 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 95,600 miles

Both front floor pans starting to corrode

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surfaces corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by floor retaining clip at rear of centre pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 90,292 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Feb 2017 90,292 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

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)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 87,551 miles

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

advise oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2016 87,550 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

advise oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2015 84,307 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 79,358 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 79,358 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 75,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Sil Covers Fitted

Surface Rust Underneath

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel Arch Liners Fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2012 75,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Sil Covers Fitted

Surface Rust Underneath

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel Arch Liners Fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2011 69,510 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 69,510 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2011 67,078 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 67,078 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 60,187 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2010 60,184 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2009 53,565 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 53,559 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 47,165 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2008 47,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 42,228 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

recommend replacement of front tyres and wheel alignment check

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 JJU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 JJU, 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 JJU registered?

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

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