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AO03 XWH

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

93,898 mi
Last recorded93,898 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 XWH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 93,898 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

blow from exhaust

brake pipes corroded

inner face of front discs corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2015 90,857 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front flexi exhaust perished

n/s/r tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Feb 2014 84,428 miles

nsf tyre balb on both shoulders

nsr tyre wearing on both shoulders

osf tyre bald on both shoulders

Pass 21 Jan 2013 73,829 miles

Front brakes pulsating in service

Nearside outer CV boot perished and leaking grease

Nearside rear indicator faded

Fail 21 Jan 2013 73,829 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front brakes pulsating in service

Nearside outer CV boot perished and leaking grease

Nearside rear indicator faded

Pass 25 Jan 2012 62,430 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 53,443 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 44,955 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 43,110 miles

both rear tyres becoming worn close to 2mm wear bar

side skirts preventing full inspection of sills

Pass 11 Jun 2008 40,576 miles

sill trims preventing full inspection of sills

srs lamp on

Pass 19 Jun 2007 37,796 miles

srs light on

Pass 16 Jun 2006 33,187 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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AO03 XWH is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AO03 XWH, 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 AO03 XWH registered?

AO03 XWH is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is AO03 XWH safe to buy?

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