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MA03 DXK

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,123 mi
Last recorded77,123 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 DXK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 77,123 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen wiper motor sounds rough when operated

Fail 10 Apr 2017 77,123 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 195/55R15 on N/S/F and 185/65R14 on O/S/F (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Oil leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen wiper motor sounds rough when operated

Pass 18 Mar 2016 73,072 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 73,071 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 65,222 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 65,184 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 54,600 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust in poor codition

Fail 4 Jun 2014 54,600 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust in poor codition

Pass 3 Jun 2013 42,463 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 42,463 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)

Pass 5 Jun 2012 37,171 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 35,790 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 35,790 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 28,341 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 25,777 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake pads appear worn

rear exhaust corroded

washers require adjustment

Pass 26 May 2009 25,777 miles

front brake pads appear worn

rear exhaust corroded

washers require adjustment

Pass 23 May 2008 21,026 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 16,821 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2007 16,821 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)

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

Pass 26 May 2006 12,371 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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MA03 DXK is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MA03 DXK, 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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MA03 DXK is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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