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KX03 BKJ

2003 Rover 45

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

176,105 mi
Last recorded176,105 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 BKJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 176,105 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 154,268 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2019 130,044 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 28 Jul 2019 130,044 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 21 Jul 2017 100,147 miles

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED BOTH SIDES

Pass 22 Jul 2016 81,036 miles

Corrosion starting to appear underneath vehicle.

Plastic sill covers fitted at time of test.

Fail 22 Jul 2016 81,036 miles

Corrosion starting to appear underneath vehicle.

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (4.1.E.1)

Plastic sill covers fitted at time of test.

Pass 15 Aug 2015 68,952 miles

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Early deterioration to both rear trailing arm front bushes

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Staining on near side front brake caliper

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 64,388 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully inspect outter sills

Fail 22 Jul 2014 64,292 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully inspect outter sills

Pass 24 Jul 2013 60,413 miles

undertray fitted blocking view to testable components

Fail 8 Jul 2013 60,250 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2012 56,221 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner edge

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

SRS light on

Pass 12 Jun 2012 55,302 miles

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

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

O/S/F brake disc back plate starting to break apart (corroded)

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

Oil leak from underneath around the engine area

SRS warning lamp illuminated

Pass 2 Jun 2011 49,774 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 49,774 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 44,925 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 39,769 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 33,873 miles
Fail 22 May 2008

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 May 2007 28,032 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 22,043 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 21,812 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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KX03 BKJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BKJ, 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 BKJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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