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KV03 XBP

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

24,177 mi
Last recorded24,177 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 XBP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 24,177 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2015 23,462 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 22,565 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

offside front washer jet weak but nearside providing sufficient water for screen

Fail 20 May 2014 22,565 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

offside front washer jet weak but nearside providing sufficient water for screen

Pass 22 May 2013 21,691 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both rear suspension arms have slight play on the inner bushes

surface corrosion to front chassis

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 May 2012 20,736 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 May 2011 19,566 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded

near side front floor corroded

off side front floor corroded

washers not very good

Pass 11 May 2010 18,876 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 18,876 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both sides of front floor corroded

front number plate cracked

rear exhaust corroded

rear number plate water damaged

wahers not very good

Pass 6 May 2009 17,942 miles

slight corrosion to n/s/f chassis

slight corrosion to o/s/f chassis

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 8 May 2008 16,413 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 15,321 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 13,270 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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KV03 XBP is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KV03 XBP, 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 KV03 XBP registered?

KV03 XBP is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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