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KX03 URZ

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

91,894 mi
Last recorded91,894 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 URZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 91,894 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 91,881 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 91,743 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 91,451 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 91,449 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 89,588 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 87,293 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 84,684 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 82,937 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 80,101 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 12 Mar 2014 76,812 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 73,087 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 69,396 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 65,915 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 61,782 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 58,640 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 55,155 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 47,085 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 37,207 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 URZ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 URZ, 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 URZ registered?

KX03 URZ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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