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SB03 CXL

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2021
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,458 mi
Last recorded51,458 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 CXL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 18 May 2020 51,458 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 30 May 2017 50,130 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides slight (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flex pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 46,695 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 42,128 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 37,470 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 33,360 miles

both front to rear brake pipes at rear corroded

both rear brake on trailing arms corroded

Pass 2 May 2012 30,783 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 32,113 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 26,470 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 23,602 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 20,738 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 17,445 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 12,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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SB03 CXL is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SB03 CXL, 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 SB03 CXL registered?

SB03 CXL is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is SB03 CXL safe to buy?

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