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KV03 XER

2003 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,991 mi
Last recorded121,991 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 XER
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 121,991 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 118,112 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

m.i.l. on pos flow meter disconected

oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2015 118,108 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour w/light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour w/light (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

m.i.l. on pos flow meter disconected

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2014 109,928 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

m.i.l on

Fail 12 Sep 2014 109,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

m.i.l on

Pass 16 Jul 2013 107,903 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 97,643 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2011 87,781 miles

front discs slightly corroded

slight road noise at speed tyre/bearing ?

Pass 9 Apr 2010 78,870 miles

Both sides front brake back plates heavy corrosion.

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 78,859 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both sides front brake back plates heavy corrosion.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 68,392 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 68,352 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 54,929 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 49,818 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 36,436 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 XER is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XER, 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 XER registered?

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

Is KV03 XER safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV03 XER shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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