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MW03 XHV

2003 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,657 mi
Last recorded122,657 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 XHV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2011 122,657 miles

brakepipe corrosion / rack play / movement in nsf wheel / front cv boots deteriorating / rear tyres wearing unevenly / signs of exhaust leak

Pass 12 Nov 2010 97,978 miles

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

both rear trailing arms bushes splitting

near side front tyre on 1.6mm tread depth

off side front brake pads low

off side front tyre on 2mm tread depth

Pass 7 Nov 2009 70,011 miles

front tyres on 2.0mm bald on inner edges

hand brake high

rear trailing arm bushes starting to perish

rear tyres out of shape

Fail 7 Nov 2009 70,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres on 2.0mm bald on inner edges

hand brake high

rear trailing arm bushes starting to perish

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 18 Nov 2008 57,878 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 57,850 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 30,199 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 14,157 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 14,156 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)

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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MW03 XHV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MW03 XHV, 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 MW03 XHV registered?

MW03 XHV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 11 July 2003.

Is MW03 XHV safe to buy?

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