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KV03 XHS

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

91,275 mi
Last recorded91,275 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 91,275 miles

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

Clutch rubber pedal missing

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2012 91,242 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Clutch rubber pedal missing

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2011 85,205 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2011 85,186 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 79,760 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 79,760 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 73,780 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 73,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 67,407 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 67,378 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 60,121 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 45,020 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 45,020 miles

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

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 XHS is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 XHS, 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 XHS registered?

KV03 XHS is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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