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EK03 SZT

2003 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,316 mi
Last recorded67,316 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 SZT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 67,316 miles

Front floor corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 66,432 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front floor Corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 66,417 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front floor Corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 65,164 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 64,261 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 64,236 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 63,499 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 62,780 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 61,971 miles

nearside front floor corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2014 61,971 miles

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

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

nearside front floor corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2013 61,100 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 60,063 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 58,408 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 56,244 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 56,244 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 53,928 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 53,928 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 51,539 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 46,369 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 36,898 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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EK03 SZT is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EK03 SZT, 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 EK03 SZT registered?

EK03 SZT is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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