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KX03 UOC

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,023 mi
Last recorded84,023 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 UOC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012 84,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 83,924 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 72,579 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 72,579 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 5 Jun 2010 66,583 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Oil leak

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front wiper blades slightly smearing

nearside rear tyre walling torn

slight damaged to nearside rear chassie rail

Pass 5 Jun 2010 66,583 miles

Oil leak

front wiper blades slightly smearing

nearside rear tyre walling torn

slight damaged to nearside rear chassie rail

Fail 6 May 2009 60,109 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2009 60,109 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 51,634 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 43,505 miles

scratches on offside front bumper,nearside front door damaged,outer sills covered,small cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall,rear shock absorbers damp.

Pass 3 Feb 2006 31,605 miles

light corrosion on exhaust

slight exhuast resonance

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 UOC is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UOC, 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 UOC registered?

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

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