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AO03 FXZ

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,873 mi
Last recorded82,873 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 FXZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 82,873 miles

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

Rear rear suspension bushes deteriorated

general under side corrosion

Fail 17 Jan 2018 82,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear rear suspension bushes deteriorated

general under side corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2017 81,012 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 80,978 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 78,877 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 78,877 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 76,863 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 71,367 miles

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

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

front floors corroded

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2014 71,367 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front floors corroded

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2013 63,834 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 56,245 miles

front brake discs worn

front floors corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2011 48,507 miles

front brake disc's worn and are lipped

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

offside rear brake pads wearing quicker than nearside

rear brake disc's worn

slight bind on offside rear brake

vehicle has sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2010 40,828 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 33,031 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front floors corroded

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 14 Apr 2008 23,615 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 17,662 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 13,051 miles

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

dent in n/side rear qtr panel

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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AO03 FXZ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AO03 FXZ, 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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AO03 FXZ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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