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AO03 XWS

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

89,174 mi
Last recorded89,174 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 XWS
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 89,174 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 9 Aug 2019 88,429 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 7 Aug 2019 88,420 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 21 Nov 2017 85,405 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 85,400 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 82,018 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 81,985 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 78,898 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 74,430 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 56,245 miles

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

washers ran out of water on test

Fail 14 Oct 2013 56,243 miles

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

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

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

washers ran out of water on test

Pass 16 Jan 2013 48,517 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 47,514 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 47,514 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 39,448 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 36,602 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 36,601 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rattle from exhaust

Pass 29 Jun 2009 31,802 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 28,139 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 28,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 22,215 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 17,275 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 17,275 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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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AO03 XWS is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AO03 XWS, 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 XWS registered?

AO03 XWS is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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