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OY03 KVE

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

106,290 mi
Last recorded106,290 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 KVE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 106,290 miles

Clutch anti slip provision missing

Nearside Front Fog light not working pre 1.3.2018

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and persihing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively lack of reserve travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 106,277 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits Also, major leak of gases in front of rear silencer (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Clutch anti slip provision missing

Nearside Front Fog light not working pre 1.3.2018

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and persihing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively lack of reserve travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 101,795 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rusting to various prescribed areas

Fail 10 Aug 2018 101,795 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rusting to various prescribed areas

Pass 30 Jun 2017 94,383 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 87,431 miles

front discs back plates poor condition

rusting to vaarious prescribed areas

Fail 13 Jun 2016 87,426 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded iner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front discs back plates poor condition

rusting to vaarious prescribed areas

Pass 20 Apr 2015 83,097 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front fog lamps damaged

rusting to brake pipes

rusting to various prescribed areas

Fail 20 Apr 2015 83,097 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front fog lamps damaged

rusting to brake pipes

rusting to various prescribed areas

Pass 22 Apr 2014 75,724 miles

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

n/s/f fog damaged

rusting to front brake pipes

Fail 17 Apr 2014 75,742 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

n/s/f fog damaged

rusting to front brake pipes

Pass 21 Mar 2013 69,426 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 69,378 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

blow from front pipe

corrosion to nsf floor

passenger door mirror missing

Pass 12 Mar 2012 62,391 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 62,364 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 51,707 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 51,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 42,794 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 42,794 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 38,077 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 32,610 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 28,205 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 22,879 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 KVE is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 OY03 KVE, 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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OY03 KVE is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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