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KX03 UBW

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

111,636 mi
Last recorded111,636 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 UBW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 111,636 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch area, (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Jan 2018 111,609 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch area, (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jan 2017 108,364 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides inner (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 108,362 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides inner (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 104,191 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 104,096 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine check light on

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 94,694 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 86,443 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2014 86,443 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2013 83,586 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 83,586 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 78,557 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 78,499 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 9 Dec 2011 78,494 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 25 Feb 2011 71,338 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 71,338 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2010 60,977 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 52,859 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 52,835 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 45,032 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 35,099 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 35,099 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 24,722 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 UBW is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 UBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KX03 UBW registered?

KX03 UBW is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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