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KX03 CDV

2003 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,830 mi
Last recorded84,830 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 CDV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 84,830 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 82,233 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 82,233 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 79,469 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 71,747 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 76,744 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2011 73,806 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 70,446 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 66,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

rear bumper and boot damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2009 66,662 miles

rear bumper and boot damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2008 58,309 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 48,274 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 48,273 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2006 35,976 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 CDV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CDV, 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 CDV registered?

KX03 CDV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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