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WU03 KKH

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,387 mi
Last recorded102,387 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 KKH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 102,387 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 94,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 89,587 miles

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Jan 2017 89,587 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 85,700 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 85,700 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 81,875 miles

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

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

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

battery temporarily secured

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

o/s/r brake pad anti rattle clip touching disc

Fail 18 Sep 2014 81,874 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

battery temporarily secured

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

o/s/r brake pad anti rattle clip touching disc

Pass 19 Sep 2013 77,233 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

battery tied down but not insecure

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

front exhaust flexi pipe outer casing damaged but exhaust not blowing

small cut in outer sidewall of o/s/f tyre

Fail 19 Sep 2013 77,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

battery tied down but not insecure

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

front exhaust flexi pipe outer casing damaged but exhaust not blowing

small cut in outer sidewall of o/s/f tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2012 71,948 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 71,948 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 66,609 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 61,951 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 56,016 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 51,593 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 46,279 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 46,203 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 36,652 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 36,649 miles

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

Nearside 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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WU03 KKH is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WU03 KKH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU03 KKH registered?

WU03 KKH is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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