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KV03 XEY

2003 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

80,753 mi
Last recorded80,753 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 80,753 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 80,752 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 75,364 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 75,364 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 71,137 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 71,137 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 67,015 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 61,386 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 56,167 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 56,167 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 52,015 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 52,015 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 46,545 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 41,118 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 41,118 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 36,313 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 36,313 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Battery insecure

Rear wiper torn

Pass 16 Apr 2007 28,353 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 20,431 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 XEY is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XEY, 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 XEY registered?

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

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