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MT03 XSY

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,890 mi
Last recorded29,890 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 29,890 miles

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

adv both front tyres cracking on outside

Fail 21 Jun 2014 29,852 miles

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

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

adv both front tyres cracking on outside

Pass 7 Jun 2013 26,034 miles

all 3 wiper blade split

Pass 29 Jun 2012 23,577 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 21,357 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 19,440 miles

clutch mechanism noisy

Fail 29 Jun 2010 19,440 miles

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

clutch mechanism noisy

Pass 24 Jun 2009 16,878 miles

n/s/f wiper blade torn o/s/r tyre worn on edge / cracks in sidewall 195/55vr15 mohawk

Fail 26 Jun 2008 14,075 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 26 Jun 2008 14,075 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 11,583 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advise slight wear on front tyres

Pass 30 Jun 2006 8,189 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 XSY is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 XSY, 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 XSY registered?

MT03 XSY is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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