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KX03 UWZ

2003 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

217,796 mi
Last recorded217,796 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 UWZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 May 2015 217,796 miles

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

engine oil leak also coolant leak

front anti roll bar bushes worn

rear radius arm bushes deteriated

track rod end dust covers split but still sealing

Pass 27 May 2015 217,796 miles

engine oil leak also coolant leak

front anti roll bar bushes worn

rear radius arm bushes deteriated

track rod end dust covers split but still sealing

Pass 10 Jun 2014 204,231 miles

front brakes slight fluctuation

hand brake travel getting high

rear trailing arm bushes deteriated slightly

Fail 30 May 2014 204,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brakes slight fluctuation

hand brake travel getting high

rear trailing arm bushes deteriated slightly

Pass 28 May 2013 191,475 miles

wipers slightly worn

Fail 28 May 2013 191,475 miles

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

wipers slightly worn

Pass 16 May 2012 168,294 miles

both rear tyres getting close to min limit

front number plate deteriorated

n/s/r anti roll bar mounting bracket coroded

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 14 May 2012 168,294 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres getting close to min limit

front brake pads on min limit

front number plate deteriorated

n/s/r anti roll bar mounting bracket coroded

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 31 May 2011 146,133 miles

exhaust rear section hevily corroded and slight blow

front number plate slghtly damaged

wiper blades worn

Pass 7 May 2010 117,164 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 May 2010 117,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 May 2009 94,708 miles

Front number plate starting to delaminate

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 May 2009 94,708 miles

Front number plate starting to delaminate

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2008 77,682 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 60,168 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 40,738 miles

Offside 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 UWZ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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