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FA03 OGT

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

50,590 mi
Last recorded50,590 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 OGT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 50,590 miles

Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 48,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 48,113 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 47,830 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 47,488 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 47,247 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 47,243 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 46,415 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 45,488 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 45,488 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 44,910 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 44,512 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 44,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 43,998 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 42,952 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 41,223 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 41,223 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 39,824 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 37,236 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 37,233 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 32,642 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 25,556 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 24,277 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 14,766 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 5,745 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 OGT is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 OGT, 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 FA03 OGT registered?

FA03 OGT is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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