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MT03 XSH

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

79,123 mi
Last recorded79,123 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT03 XSH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 79,123 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 28 Nov 2019 73,856 miles

Nearside outer sill coveres fitted

Offside outer sill covers fitted

petrol filler neck corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2019 73,856 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside outer sill coveres fitted

Offside outer sill covers fitted

petrol filler neck corroded

Pass 12 May 2017 73,701 miles

N/S/F jacking point corroded

Offside Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring (3.4.2)

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

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

Fail 12 May 2017 73,701 miles

N/S/F jacking point corroded

Offside Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring (3.4.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 72,387 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 70,898 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2015 70,898 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 67,492 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 63,106 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 58,086 miles

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

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

water lead from rear of engine

Pass 20 May 2011 53,184 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 53,184 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 47,893 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 42,742 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 35,790 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 35,790 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 29,442 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 22,541 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 XSH is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 52,274 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 XSH, 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 XSH is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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