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KX03 AZJ

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,122 mi
Last recorded67,122 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 AZJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 67,122 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 67,100 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 54,839 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 53,082 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

hanging obstructions to drivers view through central windscreen swept area removed prior to test

Pass 25 Feb 2011 53,082 miles

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

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

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

hanging obstructions to drivers view through central windscreen swept area removed prior to test

Fail 22 Mar 2010 48,931 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 48,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 44,469 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 41,678 miles

plastic skirts on sills

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 12 Mar 2007 35,277 miles

plastic covered outer sills

Pass 16 Mar 2006 28,429 miles

platic skirts on sills

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 AZJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KX03 AZJ, 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 AZJ registered?

KX03 AZJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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