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KS03 OUF

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,429 mi
Last recorded96,429 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 OUF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 96,429 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 89,604 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 89,603 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2017 76,282 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2017 76,282 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing buckle missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 68,981 miles

advise strong both front wheel bearings not tested

advise strong both rear trailing arm bush's de-bonding resulting in movemnent

Fail 3 Feb 2016 68,981 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

advise strong both front wheel bearings not tested

advise strong both rear trailing arm bush's de-bonding resulting in movemnent

Pass 7 Feb 2015 62,145 miles

cv gaitors badly perrished

rear trailing arm bush's deteriorated and debonding

Pass 29 Jan 2014 53,224 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 50,027 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 48,986 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 48,986 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 47,751 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 46,013 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 43,848 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 41,549 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2008 41,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 38,019 miles

n/s/r tyre tread worn to 2mm on outer edge .

Pass 29 Jun 2006 31,623 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 OUF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 52,274 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 OUF, 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 OUF registered?

KS03 OUF is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 28 June 2003.

Is KS03 OUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS03 OUF shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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