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SE03 XVD

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,252 mi
Last recorded100,252 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 100,252 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

near side rear tyre cracking

Fail 6 Jun 2013 100,252 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn

near side rear tyre cracking

Pass 31 May 2012 93,811 miles

Front bumper damaged

SRS Light on

Pass 7 Jun 2011 88,059 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 81,051 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 74,549 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 68,426 miles
Pass 5 May 2008 68,139 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 60,904 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 60,984 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear bumper insecure

minor screen chips

oil level low

Fail 26 Aug 2006 47,020 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 47,020 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 XVD is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XVD, 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 XVD registered?

SE03 XVD is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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