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KX03 UTY

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,090 mi
Last recorded100,090 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 100,090 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 100,090 miles

Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing Centre lap belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 May 2015 96,167 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 96,167 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 91,147 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 88,621 miles

front tyres worn low

Fail 9 May 2013 88,620 miles

Nearside 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front tyres worn low

Pass 10 May 2012 84,778 miles

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

Slight damage to N/S/F of vehicle .

Fail 8 May 2012 84,776 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight damage to N/S/F of vehicle .

Pass 5 May 2011 81,083 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 71,010 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 59,746 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 50,321 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 37,479 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 24,300 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 UTY is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UTY, 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 UTY registered?

KX03 UTY is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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