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SA52 XNT

2003 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,048 mi
Last recorded92,048 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 XNT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 92,048 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 92,049 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 90,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise off side rear tyre perished

Fail 14 Feb 2012 90,816 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise off side rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Feb 2011 87,887 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 84,591 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 79,276 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 72,123 miles

advise slight exhaust blow corrosion.surface cracking x2 front cv boots cut nsf outer sidewall

Pass 23 Jan 2007 65,682 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 55,838 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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SA52 XNT is a 2003 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SA52 XNT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SA52 XNT registered?

SA52 XNT is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 16 January 2003.

Is SA52 XNT safe to buy?

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