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PE03 XSA

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,159 mi
Last recorded137,159 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE03 XSA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 13 Mar 2019 137,159 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 133,523 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight corrosion to floor pan

Pass 9 Mar 2017 126,900 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 120,808 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 114,363 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 108,161 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 101,083 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 73,550 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 84,939 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 776,078 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 67,498 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 58,689 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 47,083 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 35,202 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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PE03 XSA is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PE03 XSA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE03 XSA registered?

PE03 XSA is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 March 2003.

Is PE03 XSA safe to buy?

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