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RF03 XTB

2003 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,616 mi
Last recorded79,616 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 XTB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 79,616 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 79,595 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 75,989 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 72,785 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 72,707 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 66,819 miles

front tyres begining to wear on inner edge

offside front seat belt buckel case missing

sill trims fitted, partial examination only

Fail 13 Aug 2013 66,819 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres begining to wear on inner edge

offside front seat belt buckel case missing

sill trims fitted, partial examination only

Pass 5 Oct 2012 62,905 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 58,845 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 53,794 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre wearing low on inner edge

o/s front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

slight binding on rear brakes

Pass 21 Oct 2009 50,302 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 50,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 42,152 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 42,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 34,711 miles

n/s/f tyre scrubbed inner and outer edges

Pass 8 May 2006 23,124 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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RF03 XTB is a 2003 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol 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 RF03 XTB, 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 RF03 XTB registered?

RF03 XTB is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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