MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,440 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust starting to deteriorate
n/s front to rear brake pipes need cleaning
no spare wheel fitted
o/sn/s front chassis starting to corrode
o/sn/s rear brake pipes need cleaning
slight bad earth on rear o/s lights
some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust starting to deteriorate
n/s front to rear brake pipes need cleaning
no spare wheel fitted
o/sn/s front chassis starting to corrode
o/sn/s rear brake pipes need cleaning
slight bad earth on rear o/s lights
some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate
VARIOUS TYRES WEARING LOW
BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN TO LIMIT ON INNER EDGES
How Reliable is the Rover 45?
Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MK03 VXL is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,589cc 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 MK03 VXL, 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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How do I check the history of MK03 VXL?
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What year was MK03 VXL registered?
MK03 VXL is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 28 March 2003.
Is MK03 VXL safe to buy?
The MOT history for MK03 VXL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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