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SJ03 XTK

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,606 mi
Last recorded125,606 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 XTK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 125,606 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 125,606 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 125,606 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 120,665 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 113,521 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011

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

Pass 27 May 2010 110,017 miles

bonnet not opening

Pass 20 May 2009 103,771 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 88,583 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 75,093 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 75,093 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2006 58,974 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 XTK is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc 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 SJ03 XTK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ03 XTK registered?

SJ03 XTK is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 16 May 2003.

Is SJ03 XTK safe to buy?

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