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AV03 MRU

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

89,009 mi
Last recorded89,009 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 MRU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 89,009 miles

Areas of surface corrosion to components and underside of vehicle

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes;full inspection not possible (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Offside & Nearside suspension arm dust covers showing seepage

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 88,910 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Areas of surface corrosion to components and underside of vehicle

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes;full inspection not possible (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Offside & Nearside suspension arm dust covers showing seepage

Nearside front brake slight binding evident when wheel rotated by hand

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 88,891 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Areas of surface corrosion to components and underside of vehicle

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes;full inspection not possible (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Offside & Nearside suspension arm dust covers showing seepage

Nearside front brake slight binding evident when wheel rotated by hand

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 88,737 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe union (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 88,426 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 88,128 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 87,775 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 87,050 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 86,137 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 85,152 miles

Front chassis/floor area's corroded

Front flexi brake hose's corroded

Front outer driveshaft gaitors cracked

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 84,044 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 82,400 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 80,902 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 78,883 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 76,062 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 73,366 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 69,957 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 64,867 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 55,689 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2007 44,753 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN VERY LOW

Pass 22 Mar 2006 34,346 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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AV03 MRU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 AV03 MRU, 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 AV03 MRU registered?

AV03 MRU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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