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MX52 AXM

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,061 mi
Last recorded63,061 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX52 AXM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 63,061 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill into lower arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 62,850 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill into lower arch, marked in yellow (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill into lower arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 51,965 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 51,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 40,654 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

Fail 30 Jun 2021 40,654 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation incorrect (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

Pass 17 Jul 2020 37,016 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 36,274 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 35,276 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 34,020 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 32,338 miles

Nearside Front cv boot starting to split

Pass 6 Jul 2015 31,253 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 30,219 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 29,004 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 27,362 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 26,386 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 25,568 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 24,682 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 23,631 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 21,649 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 18,841 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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MX52 AXM is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MX52 AXM, 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 MX52 AXM registered?

MX52 AXM is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is MX52 AXM safe to buy?

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