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OY03 TXX

2003 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,090 mi
Last recorded71,090 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 TXX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2012 71,090 miles

Oil leak

battery insecure

front brake discs and pads worn

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2012 71,090 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

front brake discs and pads worn

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2011 38,925 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 38,915 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 37,914 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 37,904 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 37,735 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 31,052 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

outer sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 19 May 2008 22,803 miles

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)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 18,814 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 12,751 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 TXX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OY03 TXX, 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 TXX registered?

OY03 TXX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is OY03 TXX safe to buy?

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