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KV03 XFN

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,323 mi
Last recorded163,323 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 XFN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 163,323 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 158,701 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 152,477 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 152,404 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corrosion/holed near sight of antiroll bar mounting within 30cms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 145,658 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Corrosion on n/s/f just short of antiroll bar (31cm) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 145,611 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corrosion near o/s/f anti roll bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Corrosion on n/s/f just short of antiroll bar (31cm) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 141,853 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 138,102 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 133,785 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 126,547 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 126,539 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Suspension arm rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 119,120 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 110,597 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 103,227 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 103,227 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 97,155 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 90,167 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 83,360 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 75,914 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 68,669 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 59,229 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 47,923 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 38,251 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 27,813 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 XFN is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 XFN, 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 XFN registered?

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

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