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PN03 XTV

2003 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,950 mi
Last recorded130,950 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 XTV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2014 130,950 miles

condition exhaust flexi hose

condition front wipers

corrosion both front floors

corrosion rear part of o/s main brake pipe

front number plate

n/s/r tyre only just legal 1.6mm

o/s/r tyre wall perishing BORDERLINE

Fail 10 Jan 2014 130,950 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

condition exhaust flexi hose

condition front wipers

corrosion both front floors

corrosion rear part of o/s main brake pipe

front number plate

n/s/r tyre only just legal 1.6mm

o/s/r tyre wall perishing BORDERLINE

Pass 8 Jan 2013 121,378 miles

osf brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Jan 2012 113,032 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 105,395 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 101,361 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 98,303 miles

bonnet cable sticking

Pass 20 Feb 2008 95,619 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 90,289 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)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 86,175 miles

advise corrosion to back box

advise screen chipped

Fail 1 Mar 2006 86,175 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise corrosion to back box

advise screen chipped

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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PN03 XTV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PN03 XTV, 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 PN03 XTV registered?

PN03 XTV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is PN03 XTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN03 XTV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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