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ML03 FXJ

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,159 mi
Last recorded70,159 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 FXJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 70,159 miles

Exhaust front pipe hanger is broken but adequately supported with a repaired version.

Nearside Front Tyre is cracking in the treads.

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

Offside Front Tyre is cracking in the treads.

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Some corrosion on the outer sills and on the chassis rails.

Pass 31 Jul 2015 63,765 miles

exhaust front pipe hanger corroded

o/s/f tyre low tread on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2014 56,486 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 56,486 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 50,001 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 49,989 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 43,322 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 43,312 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 37,180 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)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 36,929 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 11 Aug 2010 31,532 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 31,532 miles

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 27,360 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 23,283 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 19,498 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 14,731 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 12,759 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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ML03 FXJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 ML03 FXJ, 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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ML03 FXJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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