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MK03 TKX

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

85,060 mi
Last recorded85,060 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 TKX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 85,060 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 85,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 79,933 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 66,295 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 66,295 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 55,161 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 52,878 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 52,878 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2007 47,561 miles

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

both front discs lipped

Pass 17 Mar 2007 47,561 miles

both front discs lipped

Pass 18 Mar 2006 37,492 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Mar 2006 37,492 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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MK03 TKX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MK03 TKX, 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 MK03 TKX registered?

MK03 TKX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 March 2003.

Is MK03 TKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK03 TKX shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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