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SJ03 XOG

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

35,879 mi
Last recorded35,879 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 XOG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 35,879 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear n/s at rear/o/s at front in clip (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

sills plastic covers

Fail 19 Feb 2019 35,879 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear n/s at rear/o/s at front in clip (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

sills plastic covers

Pass 22 Feb 2018 34,638 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides of floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fore-most (2.4.G.2)

covers on sills

Pass 22 Feb 2017 33,656 miles

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

both sides front floor corroded

plastic covers on sills

Fail 22 Feb 2017 33,656 miles

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

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

both sides front floor corroded

plastic covers on sills

Pass 12 Feb 2016 32,217 miles

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

corrosion front floor both sides

Fail 12 Feb 2016 32,217 miles

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

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

corrosion front floor both sides

Pass 16 Feb 2015 30,799 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 30,799 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 28,944 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 27,077 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 27,077 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 25,392 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 23,440 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)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 23,440 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 21,469 miles

front wipers slight tear

Pass 26 Feb 2009 19,759 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 17,612 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 14,341 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 12,279 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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SJ03 XOG is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SJ03 XOG, 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 SJ03 XOG registered?

SJ03 XOG is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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