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FA03 XTG

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

62,876 mi
Last recorded62,876 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 XTG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 62,876 miles

Exhaust flexi hose poor

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2018 60,213 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 23 Apr 2018 60,213 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 50,074 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 50,065 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 45,204 miles

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 5 Apr 2016 45,112 miles

Front front brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2015 40,734 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 35,994 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 35,986 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 28,158 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 26,616 miles

n/side rear suspension trailing arm bush starting to split.

Pass 19 Jul 2011 25,130 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 23,548 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust corroded at around the joint to the rear section.

Pass 20 Jul 2010 23,548 miles

centre exhaust corroded at around the joint to the rear section.

Pass 21 Jul 2009 21,449 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 18,593 miles

rear exhaust corroded & blowing.

rear wiper blade split (not part of test).

Pass 13 Jul 2007 14,639 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 10,836 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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FA03 XTG is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 52,274 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FA03 XTG, 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 FA03 XTG registered?

FA03 XTG is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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