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KV03 XHR

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

97,835 mi
Last recorded97,835 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 XHR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 97,835 miles

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))

underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2024 90,049 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2023 82,836 miles

Nearside Front 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))

underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2022 76,085 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2021 69,144 miles

Under body corrosion

Fail 24 Mar 2021 69,144 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Under body corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2020 64,483 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 64,483 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 60,961 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 60,961 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength UNDER CAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 56,324 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s outer (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f and o/s/f upper (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded/ deteriorated in places

front tyres cracking

Fail 22 Jan 2018 56,324 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s outer (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f and o/s/f upper (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded/ deteriorated in places

front tyres cracking

Pass 27 Jan 2017 51,205 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s outer (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust front flexible join getting deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (3.7.B.3)

front tyres cracking slightly

Pass 27 Jan 2016 47,625 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s outer (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust system front flexi join getting deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres cracking slightly

Fail 25 Jan 2016 47,600 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s/r and o/s/r (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s outer (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust system front flexi join getting deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres cracking slightly

Pass 28 Jan 2015 40,432 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 40,432 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 40,010 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 36,800 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 36,799 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 34,114 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 32,042 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 32,042 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2009 26,923 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 21,200 miles

Rear exhaust joint corroded.

Pass 23 Apr 2007 16,328 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 13,298 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 13,298 miles

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

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

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

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 XHR is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 XHR, 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 XHR registered?

KV03 XHR is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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