MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,927 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong way round, also wearing very close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into the cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded underside (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong way round, also wearing very close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into the cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Alternator belt badly deteriorated
Clutch pedal rubber missing
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake back plate deteriorated/corroded
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear body/structure has corrosion. But not excessive
oil leak
Oil leak ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
nearside front tyre worn inside edge
offside front tyre worn inside edge
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edge
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear tyre slightly distorted
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
How Reliable is the Rover 45?
Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PX03 XMJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 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 PX03 XMJ, 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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PX03 XMJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 20 March 2003.
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