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CE03 ZXN

2003 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

125,253 mi
Last recorded125,253 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 ZXN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2019 125,253 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 122,998 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 122,997 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 120,310 miles

Body has slight corrosion Under Body (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 116,000 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 112,340 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 112,340 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 109,850 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 109,850 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013
Pass 2 Apr 2012 98,465 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 86,156 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 86,156 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 70,516 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 70,516 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 55,835 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 40,553 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 40,553 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 29,328 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 20,449 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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CE03 ZXN is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CE03 ZXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE03 ZXN registered?

CE03 ZXN is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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