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WU03 KOV

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

52,080 mi
Last recorded52,080 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 KOV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 52,080 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Temporary repair to secure in place (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brakes noisy

Pass 20 Feb 2018 50,955 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside washer jet not working, offside jet providing sufficient fluid to clear screen

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

Rear brakes noisy

Pass 23 Feb 2017 49,278 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 47,589 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 45,090 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 41,723 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 41,723 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 39,214 miles

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

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

srs warning light on

Fail 7 Mar 2013 39,214 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

srs warning light on

Fail 1 Mar 2012 36,062 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 36,062 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 33,148 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 28,250 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside handbrake clevis pin siezing

offside headlamp mounting broken

srs light on

washers poor

Pass 24 Feb 2009 24,243 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 20,544 miles

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

srs light on at time of test

Pass 23 Feb 2007 16,075 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 11,400 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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WU03 KOV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WU03 KOV, 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 WU03 KOV registered?

WU03 KOV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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