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RY03 SPX

2003 Rover 45

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,173 mi
Last recorded113,173 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 SPX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2012 113,173 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 113,173 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 96,666 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 96,665 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2010 82,550 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

plastic sill trims fitted

rear registration plate slightly deteriarated

slight surface corrosion to offside front floorpan

Pass 24 Jul 2010 82,550 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

plastic sill trims fitted

rear registration plate slightly deteriarated

slight surface corrosion to offside front floorpan

Pass 24 Jul 2009 67,497 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges

Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn

Front Outer CV Boots Perishing

Rear Trailing Arm Bushes Perishing

Stone-Chip In Windscreen Zone B

Travel Handbrake

Fail 24 Jul 2009 67,497 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges

Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn

Front Outer CV Boots Perishing

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Trailing Arm Bushes Perishing

Stone-Chip In Windscreen Zone B

Travel Handbrake

Pass 2 Sep 2008 57,604 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 32,462 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 28,386 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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RY03 SPX is a 2003 Rover 45 in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RY03 SPX, 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 RY03 SPX registered?

RY03 SPX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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The MOT history for RY03 SPX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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