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KX03 UBB

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,569 mi
Last recorded48,569 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 48,569 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Exhaust front flexi starting to deteriorate

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 43,696 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Gearbox oil leak

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 43,696 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine management light on

Exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Gearbox oil leak

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 37,908 miles

Slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2012 31,759 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light on

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2012 31,759 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light on

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2011 30,572 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres are getting close to warning bars

Pass 19 Mar 2010 28,325 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge.

Offside front tyre is starting to wear on outer edge.

Pass 17 Mar 2009 25,295 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 21,978 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 19,631 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 15,228 miles

Headlamp aim was to low due to drivers headlamp height adjuster set to lowest setting.

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 UBB is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UBB, 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 UBB is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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