MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,022 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
FUEL TANK AND FILLER PIPES CORRODED
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
fuel tank corroded and filler pipes corroded
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear and osr from hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
fuel tank corroded and filler pipes corroded
Nearside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
fuel tank heavily rusty
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
fuel tank heavily rusty
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
sill covers fitted
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)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
both front floor pans very rusty
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear radius arm bushes in poor condition.
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
rear radius arm bushes in poor condition.
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ML03 XXM is a 2003 Rover 45 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 XXM, 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 XXM is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 19 April 2003.
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