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SB03 CXX

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 CXX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2013

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 8 Sep 2013
Pass 11 Jul 2012 51,263 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 47,153 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 47,153 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

advise front discs pitted

Pass 14 Sep 2009 42,150 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 35,669 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 35,658 miles

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 28,465 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 19,012 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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SB03 CXX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SB03 CXX, 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 SB03 CXX registered?

SB03 CXX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 22 May 2003.

Is SB03 CXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB03 CXX shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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