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MT03 XSD

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,401 mi
Last recorded106,401 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT03 XSD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 106,401 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 106,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 101,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 May 2018 101,614 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 97,320 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 97,319 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of s/frame (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of s/frame (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 92,756 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 92,756 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 86,635 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 86,635 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 79,704 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 72,102 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 65,879 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 65,879 miles

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

antifreeze weak

Pass 21 Jun 2011 58,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 50,332 miles

high front brake imbalance

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 16 Jun 2009 41,697 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 33,467 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 33,467 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 24,629 miles

front brake discs rusting

Fail 25 Jun 2007 24,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs rusting

tront tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 15 Jun 2006 16,563 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 XSD is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 XSD, 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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MT03 XSD is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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