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KX03 UTP

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,740 mi
Last recorded98,740 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 98,740 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 98,737 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 93,618 miles

n/s/f abs ring broken

Pass 16 Sep 2011 87,729 miles

nearside front tyre has uneven wear

Fail 8 Sep 2011 87,728 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre has uneven wear

Pass 12 Oct 2010 78,704 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2010 78,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2009 66,694 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 66,694 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 53,535 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 53,533 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 41,823 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 33,474 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2006 24,635 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 UTP is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UTP, 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 UTP registered?

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

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