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KW03 UTY

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

70,580 mi
Last recorded70,580 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 UTY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 70,580 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear on offside on chassis at clip close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

both rear inner sills corroding

Fail 18 May 2022 70,529 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear on offside on chassis at clip close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

both rear inner sills corroding

corrosion to both front floor pans around jacking points

Pass 7 May 2021 67,451 miles

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to floor pans

Fail 7 May 2021 67,449 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to floor pans

Pass 20 May 2020 64,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 60,124 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 60,060 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion to floor pans

Pass 29 May 2018 55,287 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe poor (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to inner wheel arches and floor pans

Fail 25 May 2018 55,247 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe poor (6.1.2 (a))

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))

corrosion to inner wheel arches and floor pans

Pass 31 May 2017 49,931 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to floorpan and chassis at front

Fail 31 May 2017 49,931 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight corrosion to floorpan and chassis at front

Pass 23 May 2016 43,460 miles

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

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

centre to rear exhaust joint middle badly corroded

flexi pipe poor condtionm

rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2015 38,430 miles

both front outer cv boots slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion to underside in places

Pass 16 Jul 2014 37,257 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 35,225 miles

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

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 23 Jul 2012 33,418 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2012 33,418 miles

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

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

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 31,374 miles

front number plate corner damaged

nearside and offside rear tyres getting low

Pass 14 Jul 2010 29,198 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 27,073 miles

NS WIPER BLADE POOR CONDITION

NSR TYRE HAS A PLUG REPAIR IN TREAD

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 24,769 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 21,186 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 18,847 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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KW03 UTY is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 KW03 UTY, 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 KW03 UTY registered?

KW03 UTY is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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