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KV03 XFE

2003 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,086 mi
Last recorded117,086 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 117,086 miles

offside rear tyre inner sidewall has light cracking

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2013 110,416 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2012 107,341 miles

Air bag light on

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2012 107,341 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Air bag light on

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 100,809 miles

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

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Fail 6 Jun 2011 100,809 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 7 May 2010 87,691 miles

Oil leak

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

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 1 May 2009 74,107 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Fail 1 May 2009 74,107 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 2 May 2008 59,765 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 45,010 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 45,010 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 34,855 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 XFE is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XFE, 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 XFE registered?

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

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