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AD03 VCE

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,989 mi
Last recorded51,989 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 VCE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 51,989 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/R tyre worn on outer edge + beginning to perish

Pass 25 May 2011 41,470 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 May 2010 31,927 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 May 2010 31,927 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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2009 25,661 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2008 21,073 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 17,114 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 14,107 miles

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

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

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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AD03 VCE is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AD03 VCE, 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 AD03 VCE registered?

AD03 VCE is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is AD03 VCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 VCE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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