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SJ03 XUE

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,554 mi
Last recorded127,554 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 XUE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 127,554 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded NSR OSR (3.6.B.2c)

ENGINE OIL LEAK

OSR TYRE WORN ON INSIDE

Fail 5 Nov 2015 127,107 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded NSR OSR (3.6.B.2c)

ENGINE OIL LEAK

OSR TYRE WORN ON INSIDE

Pass 11 Nov 2014 113,845 miles

Fuel leak stains on filler neck

Offside front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Offside rear shock absorber slightly damp

Oil leak under engine area

Fail 6 Nov 2014 113,702 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fuel leak stains on filler neck

Offside front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Offside rear shock absorber slightly damp

Oil leak under engine area

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 100,581 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

vehicle under body has slight corrosion

Fail 6 Nov 2013 100,581 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

vehicle under body has slight corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2012 91,842 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 78,721 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 64,886 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 61,045 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 61,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 53,748 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 44,965 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 44,965 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 37,772 miles

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 8 Mar 2006 28,954 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 XUE is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 XUE, 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 XUE registered?

SJ03 XUE is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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