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KX03 UFM

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,592 mi
Last recorded67,592 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 UFM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 67,592 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2014 64,378 miles

N/S/R tyre outer wall perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 64,378 miles

N/S/R tyre outer wall perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 60,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 60,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 55,051 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

rer exhaust box noisey

Fail 27 Feb 2012 55,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

rer exhaust box noisey

Pass 21 Feb 2011 50,858 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2010 46,709 miles

Adjust washers.

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

p.a.s. belt shows age.

Pass 23 Feb 2010 46,709 miles

Adjust washers.

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

p.a.s. belt shows age.

Pass 26 Feb 2009 41,038 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 35,513 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 30,652 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 24,473 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 UFM is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 UFM, 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 UFM is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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