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AV03 XBG

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,502 mi
Last recorded57,502 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 XBG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2013 57,502 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 57,502 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 49,129 miles

Engine coolant expansion tank empty when presented for test/suspect rad leaking.

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside front tyre has sidewall damage but no cords exposed.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Fail 12 Apr 2012 49,061 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine coolant expansion tank empty when presented for test/suspect rad leaking.

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside front tyre has sidewall damage but no cords exposed.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Pass 11 Apr 2011 40,216 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 38,334 miles

Battery insecure

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

When rear of vehicle jacked-up offside rear tyre fouls rear section exhaust

Pass 13 Aug 2009 34,916 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 28 Aug 2008 31,043 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 31,043 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 26,740 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 22,378 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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AV03 XBG is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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