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AU03 RVA

2003 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

146,456 mi
Last recorded146,456 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 RVA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 146,456 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 138,154 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 130,228 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 120,412 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 120,412 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 111,834 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 101,085 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 101,074 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 90,843 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 81,825 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 67,972 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 26 Jan 2007 164,177 miles

There are several small chips in windscreen, well below limits.

Pass 30 Jan 2006 123,311 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 123,309 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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AU03 RVA is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AU03 RVA, 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 AU03 RVA registered?

AU03 RVA is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 10 March 2003.

Is AU03 RVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU03 RVA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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