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FE03 URX

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,546 mi
Last recorded64,546 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 URX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2012 64,546 miles

Battery Insecure

Pass 18 Oct 2011 59,125 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 52,644 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 45,887 miles

Suspect short life in rear of exhaust

Pass 23 Oct 2008 38,114 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 31,061 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 22,715 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 22,710 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 22,214 miles

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

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 URX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 URX, 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

How do I check the history of FE03 URX?

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What year was FE03 URX registered?

FE03 URX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is FE03 URX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE03 URX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FE03 URX have outstanding finance?

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