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KX03 UTK

2003 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

76,774 mi
Last recorded76,774 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 UTK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 76,774 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 65,882 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 57,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer deterioration and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 53,597 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 53,595 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 52,762 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 52,760 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 52,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 52,163 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 51,415 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 50,198 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 50,198 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 48,638 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 48,637 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 46,923 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 45,158 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 42,769 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)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 42,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 40,905 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 38,260 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 34,512 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 30,839 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 27,959 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 23,572 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 18,456 miles

Front 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 UTK is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 UTK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KX03 UTK registered?

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

Is KX03 UTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KX03 UTK shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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