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MH03 XWW

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,964 mi
Last recorded72,964 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH03 XWW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 72,964 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres front and rear (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes front to rear painted in black

rear axle bushes worn both side

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 72,964 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres front and rear (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes front to rear painted in black

rear axle bushes worn both side

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 68,578 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 64,179 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 64,179 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 59,505 miles

Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 55,114 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 51,140 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 51,140 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 40,044 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 35,582 miles

Oil leak

small spit on nearside wiper blade

Pass 5 Oct 2009 28,842 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 5 Oct 2009 28,842 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 22,945 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 22,870 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 17,199 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 17,195 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 9,610 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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MH03 XWW is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MH03 XWW, 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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MH03 XWW is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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