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FA03 OFV

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

61,716 mi
Last recorded61,716 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 OFV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 61,716 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 60,070 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 57,743 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 56,193 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 54,471 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 53,113 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 51,525 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f ABS ring broken

o/s/f tyre on 2mm/low on inner edge

rear exhaust box corroding/slightly blowing

Pass 24 Sep 2008 49,338 miles

o/s/f abs sensor ring broken

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

rear exhaust corroding/deteriorating

Pass 2 Oct 2007 47,263 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 47,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 34,938 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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FA03 OFV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FA03 OFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FA03 OFV registered?

FA03 OFV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 4 July 2003.

Is FA03 OFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA03 OFV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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