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EY03 VZF

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,828 mi
Last recorded84,828 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 VZF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 84,828 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 84,828 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 66,147 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 59,920 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 59,920 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2011 51,471 miles

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

o/s/r tyre splitting on inner sidewall

Pass 30 Mar 2010 42,317 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 42,317 miles

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 40,635 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 36,114 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 33,907 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 33,907 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

ADVISE FRONT DISCS AND PADS WEARING LOW. †MAINLY ON THE O/S/F.

Pass 30 Mar 2006 25,423 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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EY03 VZF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EY03 VZF, 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 EY03 VZF registered?

EY03 VZF is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is EY03 VZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY03 VZF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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