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AV03 XJD

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,327 mi
Last recorded116,327 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2013 116,327 miles

Centre rear seat belt not check-unable to access it.

Offside front metal brake pipe appears heavily rusted-advise replacement.

Fail 23 Apr 2013 116,317 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre rear seat belt not check-unable to access it.

Offside front metal brake pipe appears heavily rusted-advise replacement.

Offside rear brake disc excesively pitted.

Pass 17 Apr 2012 103,257 miles

Battery insecure.

front brake discs appear heavily worn & possible early signs of cracking-advise replacement.

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge of tread.

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 90,042 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 89,689 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 74,779 miles

Hand brake performance low & little reserve travel on lever.

N/s rear brake pipe heavily rusted.

O/s rear brake disc heavily pitted-advise replacement.

Pass 14 Apr 2009 60,218 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 48,881 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 34,259 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 34,259 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 26,103 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 XJD 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 XJD, 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 AV03 XJD registered?

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

Is AV03 XJD safe to buy?

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