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KV03 XET

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

84,808 mi
Last recorded84,808 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 XET
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 84,808 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 15 May 2018 84,808 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 80,159 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 80,153 miles

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

Offside Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/f brake slight binding

Pass 9 May 2014 79,778 miles

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

offside rear door handle deteriorated but still operates

Fail 8 May 2014 79,778 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside rear door handle deteriorated but still operates

Pass 25 Apr 2013 79,037 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 79,037 miles

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 26 Apr 2012 78,184 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 78,184 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 72,957 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 62,893 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 62,893 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)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 52,375 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 40,984 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 40,976 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 29,525 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 21,888 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 XET is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XET, 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 XET registered?

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

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