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ML03 XXM

2003 Rover 45

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

168,022 mi
Last recorded168,022 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 XXM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 168,022 miles

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)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 168,022 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 167,906 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 162,403 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2016 162,177 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 150,150 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 137,610 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 121,836 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 121,788 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)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 106,064 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 106,064 miles

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)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 91,469 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 91,469 miles

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 79,695 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 66,011 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear radius arm bushes in poor condition.

Fail 14 Apr 2009 66,011 miles

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.

Pass 21 Mar 2008 51,922 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 45,068 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 38,331 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 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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