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KS03 OUG

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

84,833 mi
Last recorded84,833 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 OUG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 84,833 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Broken off pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust flex deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 84,833 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Broken off pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust flex deteriorated.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 81,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Floor slight corrosion.

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 76,974 miles

Nearside Front Floor pan slightly corroded.

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 76,974 miles

Nearside Front Floor pan slightly corroded.

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 72,552 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 72,535 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)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 66,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +deteriorating! (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor/strengthening panal (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/strengthening panal (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main through/near clip on chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides outers (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 66,288 miles

Front Service brake indicates brake bind both sides (3.7.D.2a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +deteriorating! (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor/strengthening panal (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/strengthening panal (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main through/near clip on chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides outers (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 60,482 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

both sides wiper blades splitting!

Fail 7 Jan 2015 60,463 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

both sides wiper blades splitting!

Pass 8 Jan 2014 54,264 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 54,264 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 53,211 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 53,211 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 49,407 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 46,040 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 46,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 42,654 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 39,061 miles

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 24 Jun 2008 35,407 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 30,340 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 24,316 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 OUG is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OUG, 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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KS03 OUG is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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