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SA03 XOL

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,207 mi
Last recorded96,207 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 XOL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2014 96,207 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside drive shaft seal

Pass 28 Feb 2013 89,351 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 89,339 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 83,752 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 75,659 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 64,366 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 51,357 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 51,335 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

nearside front inner driveshaft seal leaking oil

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 20 Feb 2008 37,453 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 22,342 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 11,020 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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SA03 XOL is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green 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 SA03 XOL, 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 SA03 XOL registered?

SA03 XOL is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is SA03 XOL safe to buy?

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