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SE03 EXX

2003 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

62,485 mi
Last recorded62,485 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE03 EXX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2014 62,485 miles

front coil springs rusty

Pass 12 Jan 2013 56,824 miles

both front floors rusty

front discs rusty

Fail 11 Jan 2013 56,822 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front floors rusty

front discs rusty

Pass 10 Jan 2012 52,434 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 46,235 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 39,091 miles

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

o/s front abs speed ring cracked

Pass 6 Mar 2009 36,464 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 36,464 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 26,130 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 15,486 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 11,801 miles

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

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

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 EXX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 SE03 EXX, 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 EXX registered?

SE03 EXX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 28 July 2003.

Is SE03 EXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE03 EXX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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