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AG03 XFE

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,469 mi
Last recorded92,469 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 XFE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 92,469 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

inside edge worn off both front tyres

Pass 27 Jan 2014 79,490 miles

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

centre exhaust system corroded

offside front brake has slight bind

offside rear passenger outer door handle broken but functional

Pass 12 Feb 2013 64,687 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 64,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 54,649 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 48,937 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 45,281 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 39,815 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 33,861 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 33,858 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 27,907 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2007 27,907 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Centre 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)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 20,711 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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AG03 XFE is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 AG03 XFE, 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 AG03 XFE registered?

AG03 XFE is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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The MOT history for AG03 XFE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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