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KX03 UMH

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

83,563 mi
Last recorded83,563 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 UMH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 83,563 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s, o/s front and back (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s, o/s, front and back (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded n/s, o/s, front and back (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and back suspension quite rusty

n/s and o/s rear suspension rubber bushes are deteriorating

Fail 13 Jun 2024 83,563 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s, o/s front and back (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s, o/s, front and back (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded n/s, o/s, front and back (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and back suspension quite rusty

n/s and o/s rear suspension rubber bushes are deteriorating

Pass 19 Jun 2023 82,086 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s, o/s. front and back (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s. o/s , front and back (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded n/s. o/s front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear also rubber bushes are deteriorating (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s, o/s, front back suspension arms floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 82,086 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s, o/s. front and back (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s. o/s , front and back (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded n/s. o/s front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear also rubber bushes are deteriorating (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s, o/s, front back suspension arms floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 80,560 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s front to back (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s front and back (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bushes are deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s front floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 78,191 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 76,855 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 74,261 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule most (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 71,057 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 71,033 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 68,661 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 68,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 66,161 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 63,505 miles

front pads getting worn

Fail 26 Jun 2015 63,492 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front pads getting worn

Pass 1 Jul 2014 59,847 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jul 2013 56,537 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 52,742 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 49,379 miles

front tyres wearing on in side edge

Fail 27 Jun 2011 49,379 miles

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

front tyres wearing on in side edge

Pass 1 Jul 2010 46,682 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 44,126 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 41,016 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 36,682 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 36,682 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 25,756 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2006 32,568 miles

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

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

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 UMH is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 UMH, 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 UMH is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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