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KX03 UXL

2003 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

80,279 mi
Last recorded80,279 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 80,279 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 80,278 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 75,128 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 75,128 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 64,351 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 64,351 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 56,787 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 56,787 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 48,761 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 41,733 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 41,733 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 35,684 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 35,684 miles

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

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 UXL is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 UXL, 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 UXL registered?

KX03 UXL is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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The MOT history for KX03 UXL shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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