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KX03 WJA

2003 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

144,288 mi
Last recorded144,288 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 WJA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 144,288 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

Outer Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed HANDLE (6.2.B.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 144,288 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

Outer Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed HANDLE (6.2.B.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 140,113 miles

Front Passenger Door Handle

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 140,113 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Passenger Door Handle

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 135,601 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Plastic Sill Covers Fitted

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Roof Bars Insecure

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 135,601 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak

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

Plastic Sill Covers Fitted

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Roof Bars Insecure

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 126,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 126,755 miles

Nearside Front 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 119,860 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 108,483 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 97,876 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 86,415 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 86,415 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 73,008 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre is wearing on the inside tread shoulder

Fail 25 Jul 2008 73,008 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre is wearing on the inside tread shoulder

Pass 30 Jul 2007 58,011 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 44,742 miles

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)

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 WJA is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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