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KX03 BKG

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

115,444 mi
Last recorded115,444 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 BKG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 115,444 miles

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

fuel pipe slight corrosion n/s/r

Fail 5 Aug 2017 115,444 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel pipe slight corrosion n/s/r

Pass 13 Aug 2016 111,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded slight corrosion above trailing arm ()

Fail 6 Aug 2016 111,745 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded slight corrosion above trailing arm ()

Pass 7 Aug 2015 109,711 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 109,711 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 102,664 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 92,178 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 92,178 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 81,542 miles

n/s/f wipper just met the requrement

Fail 16 Jul 2012 81,542 miles

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

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

n/s/f wipper just met the requrement

Pass 2 Jun 2011 77,337 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 71,639 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 71,622 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 May 2009 65,581 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 60,078 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 60,078 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 53,974 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 45,759 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 BKG is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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