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SG03 XRN

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

88,367 mi
Last recorded88,367 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG03 XRN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2024 88,367 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak leaking at back box joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated marked (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 85,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear fuel pipe corroding

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

o/s/f and n/s/f floors corroding-not yet holed or excessive

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

Fail 10 Jul 2023 85,515 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch corroded/holed by subframe mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear fuel pipe corroding

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

o/s/f and n/s/f floors corroding-not yet holed or excessive

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 11 Jul 2022 82,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear fuel line corroding

Nearside cv gaiter deteriorating

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 9 Jul 2021 78,799 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear fuel pipe corroding

Offside Rear trailing arm bush deteriorating

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 78,764 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill /arch backing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill /arch backing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear fuel pipe corroding

Offside Rear trailing arm bush deteriorating

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 75,414 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front brake has a slight bind

Offside Rear wheel has slight damage

Fail 30 Jun 2020 75,373 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing at damaged flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure damaged and not in mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor corroded/holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor corroded but not yet holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake has a slight bind

Offside Rear wheel has slight damage

Pass 16 Jul 2019 71,793 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 71,793 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 67,058 miles

Nearside Front vehicle floor corroded

Offside Front vehicle floor corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2017 63,453 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f and n/s/f floor corroding

Pass 6 Apr 2016 62,159 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 62,158 miles

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

both front tyres just legal

Pass 12 Feb 2015 57,663 miles

condition both front shockers

corrosion on main front to rear brake pipes

corrosion on n/s/f and o/s/f chassis rails/ floors

engine management light on

o/s/r tyre splitting between tread

Pass 17 Feb 2014 51,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

general corrosion to underside

Pass 16 Jan 2013 46,571 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 42,557 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 42,524 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 42,269 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 41,373 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 39,870 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 39,870 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 37,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2007 37,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 34,696 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 34,548 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 33,660 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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SG03 XRN is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 SG03 XRN, 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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SG03 XRN is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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