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MD03 XLN

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

51,638 mi
Last recorded51,638 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD03 XLN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 51,638 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes, both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2026 51,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 45,029 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 38,576 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 32,602 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 32,537 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 32,266 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 31,840 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 30,655 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 28,369 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 27,346 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 27,346 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 26,972 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 26,041 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 24,844 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 23,319 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 22,129 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 20,699 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 19,017 miles

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)

on inner edges

Pass 28 Jul 2009 17,108 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 15,170 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 13,192 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 10,289 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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MD03 XLN is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 MD03 XLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MD03 XLN registered?

MD03 XLN is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 13 August 2003.

Is MD03 XLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD03 XLN shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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