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FE03 XWA

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,099 mi
Last recorded66,099 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 XWA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 66,099 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 66,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front exhaust mounting broken away

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component reservoir area (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 58,592 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

front metal exhaust mounting broken off exhaust

Fail 18 Jan 2016 58,588 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/chassis/sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

front metal exhaust mounting broken off exhaust

Pass 14 Jan 2015 52,512 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre slightly perished in tread

o/s/r tyre slightly perished in tread

Pass 25 Jan 2014 47,494 miles

n/s/f wheel slightly binding

various under body corrossion

Pass 24 Jan 2013 42,544 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f chassis behind front suspension lower arms slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2012 38,635 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 33,581 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 28,914 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2010 28,825 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 24,400 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 20,112 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 15,566 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 12,032 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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FE03 XWA is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FE03 XWA, 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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FE03 XWA is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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