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RX03 XLU

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,441 mi
Last recorded51,441 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2010
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 XLU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2010 51,441 miles

exhaust system corroding

nearside and offside front brake discs scored and lipped

nearside front driveshaft seal weepy

nearside front floor corroding

nearside rear door handle sticking

Fail 21 Dec 2010 51,441 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroding

front brake pads getting low

nearside and offside front brake discs scored and lipped

nearside front driveshaft seal weepy

nearside front floor corroding

nearside rear door handle sticking

Pass 6 Jan 2010 45,018 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs scored slightly

nearside and offside front floor corroded

rear exhaust system corroded

rear silencer outer cover deteriorated - STRONG ADVICE

Pass 8 Jan 2009 37,844 miles

SRS light on

high clutch pedal - STRONG ADVICE

nearside and offside front brake discs slight scored and lipped

offside front bumper trim damage

rear silencer outer cover corroded

wipers smeary - STRONG ADVICE

Pass 14 Jan 2008 31,035 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 26,423 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 20,589 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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RX03 XLU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RX03 XLU, 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 RX03 XLU registered?

RX03 XLU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is RX03 XLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX03 XLU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX03 XLU have outstanding finance?

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