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KV03 XFM

2003 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

105,946 mi
Last recorded105,946 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 XFM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 105,946 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 100,657 miles

Both front jacking points corroded

Coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Off side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 93,577 miles

Both front jacking points corroded

Coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear plate (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 93,555 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front jacking points corroded

Coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear plate (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 May 2018 87,146 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both front jacking points (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded Front coils (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 May 2017 78,405 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 75,360 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2015 72,554 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 May 2015 72,554 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 68,300 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 64,190 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 59,876 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 59,876 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 54,869 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front chassi/floor sections slightly corroded

Pass 5 May 2010 50,562 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 50,562 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 45,054 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 18,982 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 34,902 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 27,607 miles

large engine undertray fitted restricting visibility of underside components.

Fail 10 May 2006 27,607 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

large engine undertray fitted restricting visibility of underside components.

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 XFM is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 XFM, 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 XFM registered?

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

Is KV03 XFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV03 XFM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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