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KX03 AVP

2003 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

149,331 mi
Last recorded149,331 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 AVP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 149,331 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills and prescribed areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 144,031 miles

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

prescribed areas corroded

Pass 30 May 2017 138,141 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 132,768 miles

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

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

pinhole in nearside front cv gaiter

slight corrosion around both front jacking points

Pass 30 Jun 2015 126,616 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 122,397 miles

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

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

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

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

seat adjustor is on full adjustment

Pass 1 Aug 2013 116,790 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 109,706 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 103,592 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 96,866 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 96,196 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 91,133 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 91,133 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 87,255 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2009 87,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 73,630 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 73,630 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 60,230 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 44,826 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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KX03 AVP is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KX03 AVP, 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 KX03 AVP registered?

KX03 AVP is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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