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FX03 XAD

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,119 mi
Last recorded92,119 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 XAD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 92,119 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2018 92,117 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged CV JOINT RELUCTOR RING (1.6 (e))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2017 82,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 May 2017 82,424 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor corroded/holed in prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 25 May 2016 63,767 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2015 45,370 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 41,548 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 40,341 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 37,685 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 37,685 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 33,616 miles

front to rear and rear halfs of brake pipes slightly corroded

horn sounds rough

offside front headlamp cover damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2010 29,987 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 25,541 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 20,832 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 15,596 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 10,396 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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FX03 XAD is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FX03 XAD, 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 FX03 XAD registered?

FX03 XAD is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 3 April 2003.

Is FX03 XAD safe to buy?

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