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MT03 XRX

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,614 mi
Last recorded102,614 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT03 XRX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2012 102,614 miles

Coolant level LOW

Fuel filler neck rusty.

Some rust on both front floors, Will require attention soon.

n/s/f side lamp dim !.

Fail 21 Apr 2012 102,606 miles

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

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

Coolant level LOW

Fuel filler neck rusty.

Some rust on both front floors, Will require attention soon.

n/s/f side lamp dim !.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 92,546 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

cut in n/s/r tyre

slight corrosion to sills

slight corrosion to the underside

Fail 21 Apr 2011 92,417 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

cut in n/s/r tyre

slight corrosion to sills

slight corrosion to the underside

Pass 14 May 2010 84,342 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

oli leak from engine

underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2009 75,631 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 75,631 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 63,424 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 63,424 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 46,234 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 34,532 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 XRX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MT03 XRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MT03 XRX registered?

MT03 XRX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is MT03 XRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT03 XRX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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