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OY03 TXS

2003 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,564 mi
Last recorded103,564 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 TXS
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2015 103,564 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 103,564 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 91,934 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 91,929 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 85,060 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 79,182 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 73,476 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 66,380 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 61,737 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 54,728 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 45,319 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 45,319 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 33,959 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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OY03 TXS is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OY03 TXS, 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 OY03 TXS registered?

OY03 TXS is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is OY03 TXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY03 TXS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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