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AV03 XAC

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,796 mi
Last recorded94,796 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 XAC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 94,796 miles

under side of vehicle now going rusty

Fail 30 May 2017 94,754 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near side rear (2.4.A.3)

front brake binding near side and off side (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 88,539 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 88,539 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded off side front lower suspension (2.4.A.3)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords near side rear (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 82,538 miles

front and center exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Jun 2014 77,039 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

front exhaust flexs starting to deteriorate

under side of vehicle starting to go rusty

Pass 5 Jun 2013 71,371 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 65,663 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes under bonnet now starting to corrode

exhaust front flexs and center box starting to deteriorate

near side and off side outter drive shaft boots starting to deteriorate

near side rear tyre now down to 2mm tread depth limit is 1.6mm

off side rear tyre now down to 3mm tread depth limit is 1.6mm

Fail 31 May 2011 58,748 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

brake pipes starting to go rusty

near side rear tyre worn on inside edge

under side of vehicle starting to go rusty

Pass 31 May 2011 58,748 miles

brake pipes starting to go rusty

near side rear tyre worn on inside edge

under side of vehicle starting to go rusty

Pass 7 Jun 2010 51,849 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 43,114 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 36,692 miles

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

o/s/r tyre side wall perished

Pass 17 Apr 2007 29,185 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 29,184 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

N/S/F wiper blade split but still clearing sreen.

Pass 11 Apr 2006 23,737 miles

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

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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AV03 XAC is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV03 XAC, 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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AV03 XAC is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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