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SE03 CWG

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,208 mi
Last recorded88,208 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE03 CWG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 88,208 miles

front brake back plates corroded

water leak

Fail 25 Nov 2015 88,102 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake back plates corroded

water leak

Pass 18 Nov 2014 81,730 miles

Oil leak

power steering belt perished

radiator unit corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2014 81,658 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

front brake pads worn

power steering belt perished

radiator unit corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2013 73,611 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear bumper cracked

Fail 29 Oct 2013 73,596 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear bumper cracked

Pass 14 Nov 2012 65,667 miles

power steering belt perished

rear trailing arm bushes perished

Fail 13 Nov 2012 65,667 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

power steering belt perished

rear trailing arm bushes perished

Fail 25 Nov 2011 57,978 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 57,978 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 48,877 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 40,887 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 34,372 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 31,962 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 24,070 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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SE03 CWG is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SE03 CWG, 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 SE03 CWG registered?

SE03 CWG is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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