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MT03 XRW

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,906 mi
Last recorded91,906 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT03 XRW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 91,906 miles

Rear tyres low and worn unevenly, centre exhaust deteriorated

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 91,906 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear tyres low and worn unevenly, centre exhaust deteriorated

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 57,448 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2012 57,448 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 32,628 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 32,628 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 29,182 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 29,182 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 26,615 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 23,442 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 20,791 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 19,132 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 15,392 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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MT03 XRW is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MT03 XRW, 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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What year was MT03 XRW registered?

MT03 XRW is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is MT03 XRW safe to buy?

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