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KY03 AYW

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

75,268 mi
Last recorded75,268 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 AYW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 75,268 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe outer skin detached + back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general under body corrosion

Fail 12 Feb 2024 75,202 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe outer skin detached + back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2023 66,730 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front exhaust flex pipe outer skin deteriorated

general under body corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2022 61,494 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 58,311 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 57,065 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 57,065 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 53,994 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 51,987 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 49,951 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 46,068 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 43,089 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 43,089 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 39,104 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 39,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 36,364 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust silenecer corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2013 36,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust silenecer corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2012 33,389 miles

srs light on

Pass 25 Mar 2011 30,721 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 30,721 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 27,918 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 24,876 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 21,609 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 21,609 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 17,947 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 13,976 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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KY03 AYW is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 KY03 AYW, 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 KY03 AYW registered?

KY03 AYW is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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