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FX03 XBT

2003 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,996 mi
Last recorded42,996 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 XBT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 42,996 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 31,914 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/s and o/s front floor slight rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 30,641 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

coolant level low.

Fail 22 Aug 2018 30,640 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

coolant level low.

Pass 30 Jun 2017 29,733 miles

Offside Front Floor Corroded (Jacking Point)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 29,733 miles

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

Offside Front Floor Corroded (Jacking Point)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 29,150 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 28,329 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 28,329 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 27,555 miles

oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2013 26,270 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 26,270 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 25,219 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 23,738 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

rear wheel alignment needs checking

Pass 1 Jun 2010 22,229 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 22,229 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 20,503 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 17,837 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 15,380 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 10,546 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 10,546 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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 XBT is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FX03 XBT, 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 XBT registered?

FX03 XBT is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 2 May 2003.

Is FX03 XBT safe to buy?

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