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KX03 UCB

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,525 mi
Last recorded85,525 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 85,525 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 85,063 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 85,063 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 83,019 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 83,019 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 80,892 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 80,892 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 78,744 miles

Spare tyre is low on pressure.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 78,744 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Spare tyre is low on pressure.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 74,827 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 74,822 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 does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 68,124 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 68,124 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 64,418 miles

O/s front tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Pass 27 Apr 2011 58,988 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 54,607 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)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 47,036 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 39,328 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 35,398 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 29,823 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 UCB is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UCB, 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 UCB registered?

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

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