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OE03 KWY

2003 Rover 45

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,987 mi
Last recorded181,987 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 KWY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2013 181,987 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 181,951 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 169,424 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 169,386 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 153,410 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 153,410 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 132,872 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 116,616 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 111,240 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 102,254 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 102,254 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 79,329 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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OE03 KWY is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OE03 KWY, 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 OE03 KWY registered?

OE03 KWY is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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