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KX03 UXT

2003 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,191 mi
Last recorded103,191 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 UXT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 103,191 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 103,186 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 95,666 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system requires attention soon

Fail 11 Jan 2013 95,625 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 88,595 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 88,581 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 83,961 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 69,360 miles

both n/s tyres on 3mm

Pass 22 Apr 2009 58,755 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 58,755 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 50,267 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 48,165 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 40,959 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 28,155 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 UXT is a 2003 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UXT, 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 UXT registered?

KX03 UXT is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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