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FX03 XAY

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,307 mi
Last recorded98,307 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 XAY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2015 98,307 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 98,307 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 98,173 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2014 92,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

o/s rear tyre worn on inside edge and cracking

Pass 25 Sep 2013 87,718 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 82,094 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 77,365 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 74,826 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 74,822 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 68,805 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 61,134 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 51,048 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX DETERIATED

Pass 30 Mar 2007 42,766 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 34,391 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 XAY is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XAY, 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 XAY registered?

FX03 XAY is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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