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AV03 MVP

2003 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,671 mi
Last recorded111,671 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 MVP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2012 111,671 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2012 111,665 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2011 104,065 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 96,187 miles

Offside rear bearing slightly noisy

Pass 22 Jul 2009 87,538 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 75,192 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 64,994 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

engine overheated during emissions test.

Fail 19 Apr 2007 64,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

engine overheated during emission test

Pass 25 Apr 2006 53,536 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)

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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 MVP is a 2003 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 MVP, 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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AV03 MVP is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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