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KX03 CAE

2003 Rover 45

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

130,617 mi
Last recorded130,617 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 130,617 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 130,605 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

bonnet cable patially seized

exhaust blowing at flexi

trailer electrics defective,, but no tow ball fitted

driver seat belt stalk faulty

Pass 24 May 2013 120,249 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 106,963 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 93,644 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 80,015 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 80,015 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 67,957 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 67,957 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 54,623 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007
Fail 6 Jun 2007 38,996 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 May 2006 29,992 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 CAE is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CAE, 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 CAE is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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