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OW03 KPK

2003 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

190,723 mi
Last recorded190,723 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 KPK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 190,723 miles

O/s and n/s inner sills corroded

Fail 16 May 2019 190,723 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated jacking point (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

O/s and n/s inner sills corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2018 172,622 miles

N/s/r fuel pipe corroded

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

O/s and n/s chassis and inner sills corroded

O/s/f and n/s/f jacking points to floor corroded

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 164,273 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 153,776 miles

Nearside Front wheel binding slightly

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 153,744 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)

Nearside Front wheel binding slightly

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 142,183 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 142,183 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 123,292 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 123,292 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 108,511 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 31 May 2012 90,407 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 64,474 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 61,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 59,509 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 57,355 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 55,925 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 55,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 44,375 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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OW03 KPK is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 52,274 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 OW03 KPK, 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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OW03 KPK is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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