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KV03 XEL

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

90,198 mi
Last recorded90,198 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 XEL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 90,198 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 83,694 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 83,685 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 80,671 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 80,671 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 78,571 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 74,661 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 70,522 miles

surface corrosion on floors/inner sills/chassis

Fail 25 Apr 2014 66,061 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 66,061 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 60,494 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 54,998 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 54,998 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 49,376 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)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 49,376 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 21 Apr 2010 44,555 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 44,555 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 39,187 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 39,187 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 34,505 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 28,921 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 22,306 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 XEL is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KV03 XEL, 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 XEL registered?

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

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The MOT history for KV03 XEL shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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