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SB03 SXN

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

118,613 mi
Last recorded118,613 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 SXN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 118,613 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front wheel slightly binding on rotation

Pass 31 May 2014 108,223 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 100,949 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 25 May 2012 94,018 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 85,017 miles

SLIGHT TEAR AT BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER

Pass 28 May 2010 76,378 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 76,343 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 65,997 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 56,288 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 46,060 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 35,582 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 SXN is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SXN, 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 SXN registered?

SB03 SXN is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is SB03 SXN safe to buy?

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