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OE03 KWU

2003 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,819 mi
Last recorded128,819 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 KWU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 128,819 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

backbox deterioated

Pass 18 Sep 2017 126,716 miles

Nearside Front slight bind

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 124,550 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 124,550 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 121,980 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyres poor condition

Fail 22 Sep 2015 121,974 miles

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing split pin missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyres poor condition

Pass 25 Sep 2014 119,712 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 116,798 miles

Rear tyres very perished.

Pass 15 Sep 2012 111,136 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 98,663 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 98,662 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 89,184 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge near the limet

Fail 9 Sep 2010 89,184 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge near the limet

Pass 16 Sep 2009 82,301 miles

neaqrside front trye wearing on inside

Fail 16 Sep 2009 82,301 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

neaqrside front trye wearing on inside

Pass 11 Sep 2008 74,888 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 63,952 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 50,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 50,506 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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OE03 KWU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OE03 KWU, 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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OE03 KWU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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