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KX03 UNZ

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

38,863 mi
Last recorded38,863 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 UNZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 38,863 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front floors corroded

centre rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2013 38,863 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front floors corroded

centre rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2012 36,161 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 32,656 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Mar 2010 29,621 miles

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

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 29,621 miles

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 27,224 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 24,317 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 22,132 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 22,132 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 18,883 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 UNZ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UNZ, 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 UNZ registered?

KX03 UNZ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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