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EY03 VZT

2003 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,810 mi
Last recorded109,810 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 VZT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2013 109,810 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn edges

power steering pipes corroded

rear bumper damaged

underside floor front to rear corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2013 109,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear bumper damaged

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2012 106,214 miles

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

play to steering rack

Fail 17 Aug 2012 106,214 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

play to steering rack

Pass 2 Aug 2011 94,194 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 94,138 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear ABS sensor wire cut

corrosion to some areas under vehicle

Pass 20 Feb 2008 90,605 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 90,605 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 75,920 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 60,656 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 VZT is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VZT, 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 VZT registered?

EY03 VZT is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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