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KT03 OAW

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,528 mi
Last recorded39,528 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT03 OAW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 39,528 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both at 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 39,392 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both at 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 34,427 miles

Front Coil spring corroded NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS & OS cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS & OS cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 34,361 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Marked in yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded After flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Before flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded After flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS & OS cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS & OS cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 33,440 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 32,234 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 30,915 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 29,954 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 29,226 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 26,925 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all flexible brake hoses ferrules corroded,not considered excessive at time of inspection

areas of front and rear exhaust sections corroded,not excess

offside front and nearside rear tyres have edge wear

Fail 17 Jul 2013 26,925 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all flexible brake hoses ferrules corroded,not considered excessive at time of inspection

areas of front and rear exhaust sections corroded,not excess

offside front and nearside rear tyres have edge wear

Pass 18 Jul 2012 24,539 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust mid pipe corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2011 22,312 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 22,312 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 19,968 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 17,504 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2009 17,504 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 14,929 miles

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

both rear tyres worn down shoulders

power steering pump drive belt cracking

Pass 25 Jul 2007 11,802 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 11,802 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 8,338 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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KT03 OAW is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KT03 OAW, 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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KT03 OAW is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 26 July 2003.

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