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OY03 KUX

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

40,920 mi
Last recorded40,920 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 KUX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 40,920 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 40,911 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 36,733 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 34,397 miles

engine manament lamp on dash

Pass 25 Feb 2013 31,375 miles

engine management light on

gearbox oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2012 29,572 miles

engine manament lamp on dash

Pass 25 Feb 2011 27,610 miles

engine manament lamp on dash

oil leak around gearbox/diff

plastic covers on n/s and o/s outer sills

Pass 25 Feb 2010 25,398 miles

front tyre starting to get low on edges of tread n/s/f 2.1 to 4.6 mm o/s/f 3.1 to 4.9 mm

Pass 27 Feb 2009 22,665 miles

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

engine manament lamp on dash

o/s/r tyre tread wearing uneven

oil leak gearbox/diff

Pass 27 Feb 2008 19,818 miles

engine management lamp on dash

Pass 20 Feb 2007 15,685 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 12,165 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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OY03 KUX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 OY03 KUX, 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 OY03 KUX registered?

OY03 KUX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for OY03 KUX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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