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AD03 XCW

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,030 mi
Last recorded102,030 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 XCW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 102,030 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 98,907 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 95,701 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 95,697 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front of floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 91,819 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded through, NOT in prescribed area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 91,819 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 Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded through, NOT in prescribed area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 88,094 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 88,094 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip broken, boot leaking grease. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to rear rubber hose corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 85,112 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 85,112 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 81,936 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 81,936 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2018 78,235 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 74,296 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 74,296 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 70,018 miles

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

Nearside Front wearing inner edge of tyre

Offside Front wearing inner edge of tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2015 66,096 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 61,602 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 56,926 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Aug 2013 56,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Jul 2012 48,049 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 42,101 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 37,503 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 34,083 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 28,634 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 23,266 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2007 23,266 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 17,802 miles

all tyres are wearing low on the inside tread area

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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AD03 XCW is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AD03 XCW, 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 AD03 XCW registered?

AD03 XCW is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 12 July 2003.

Is AD03 XCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 XCW shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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