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KX03 UTE

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,459 mi
Last recorded87,459 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 UTE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2015 87,459 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2015 87,459 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside front tyre bald on edge

offside front tyre bald on edge

Pass 14 Apr 2014 81,290 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 81,255 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 75,457 miles

damp around power steering pump

Fail 27 Mar 2013 75,457 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damp around power steering pump

Pass 29 Mar 2012 69,909 miles

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

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Mar 2011 63,303 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 58,259 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 53,798 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 49,047 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 38,476 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 30,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 UTE is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UTE, 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 UTE is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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