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KU03 UYE

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,176 mi
Last recorded148,176 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 UYE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 148,176 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 147,569 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

O S SUN VISOR WILL NOT STAY UP

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 134,176 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is close to the limit

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 119,823 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 104,347 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 104,346 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 88,561 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 88,256 miles

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

Offside rear handbrake efficiency low 85k

Pass 26 Jun 2012 73,010 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 55,710 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 38,726 miles

cluch pedel ruber missing

Pass 10 Mar 2009 35,191 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 29,070 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 23,249 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 23,249 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 17,659 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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KU03 UYE is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 KU03 UYE, 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 KU03 UYE registered?

KU03 UYE is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is KU03 UYE safe to buy?

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