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SD03 ORX

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

116,646 mi
Last recorded116,646 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 ORX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2014 116,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 116,646 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 107,815 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 107,815 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 100,204 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 96,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres worn on edges ?

front exhaust bracket broken

intermittent fault on abs light???

offside & nearside front brake backing plates corroded .

plastic skirts fitted ......unable to examine outer sills .

power steering pipes "damp"

Fail 16 Jan 2012 96,306 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres worn on edges ?

front exhaust bracket broken

intermittent fault on abs light???

offside & nearside front brake backing plates corroded .

plastic skirts fitted ......unable to examine outer sills .

power steering pipes "damp"

Fail 16 Jan 2012 96,298 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 89,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres worn on inner edges .

plastic skirts fitted .........unable to examine outer sills .

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 14 Jan 2010 78,100 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 55,671 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 55,671 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 39,713 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

SRS light indicates a fault.

Pass 9 Jan 2008 39,713 miles

Oil leak

SRS light indicates a fault.

Fail 9 Jan 2007 34,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2007 34,505 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2006 28,421 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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SD03 ORX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 SD03 ORX, 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 SD03 ORX registered?

SD03 ORX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 March 2003.

Is SD03 ORX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD03 ORX shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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