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FE03 PVW

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,762 mi
Last recorded76,762 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 PVW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 76,762 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 71,394 miles

gear oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2013 66,948 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 66,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 61,612 miles

nearside front ABS ring broken

Pass 23 Feb 2011 55,768 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 48,956 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 42,405 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolant leak from heater control valve

Pass 3 Mar 2009 42,405 miles

coolant leak from heater control valve

Pass 7 Mar 2008 37,850 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 31,475 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 24,287 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn badly on inside edges

nearside rear tyre on 2.5mm

Fail 15 Feb 2006 24,287 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres worn badly on inside edges

nearside rear tyre on 2.5mm

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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FE03 PVW is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FE03 PVW, 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 FE03 PVW registered?

FE03 PVW is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 10 March 2003.

Is FE03 PVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE03 PVW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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