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MT03 XSX

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

80,935 mi
Last recorded80,935 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 80,935 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 77,003 miles

Body has slight corrosion Generally vehicle is showing signs of corrosion to the front floor areas both o/ & n/s (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 74,322 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 74,322 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 72,783 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 72,728 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 71,141 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front exhaust flexi braket broken

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Apr 2014 71,141 miles

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

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)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front exhaust flexi braket broken

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Feb 2013 67,161 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 57,465 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 49,841 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 47,979 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 47,979 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 46,932 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 41,614 miles

front exhaust pipe flex outer cover split

Fail 18 Feb 2008 41,614 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front exhaust pipe flex outer cover split

Pass 3 Jul 2007 40,320 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 34,429 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 XSX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XSX, 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 XSX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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