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KV03 XEX

2003 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2013
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

246,600 mi
Last recorded246,600 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 XEX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2012 246,600 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 206,070 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 206,070 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 159,203 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 152,911 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 134,217 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 121,569 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 91,775 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 72,810 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 53,038 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 43,200 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2006 43,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 XEX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 XEX, 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 KV03 XEX registered?

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

Is KV03 XEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV03 XEX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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