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FE03 VRF

2003 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

192,076 mi
Last recorded192,076 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 VRF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 192,076 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Unable to check sills due to plastic trims fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2019 192,076 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Unable to check sills due to plastic trims fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2018 190,042 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 190,005 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 187,833 miles

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 187,833 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 182,969 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2015 182,967 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 175,259 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 160,042 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2012 103,392 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2011 106,929 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 90,543 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 75,853 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 62,686 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 45,958 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 32,028 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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FE03 VRF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VRF, 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 VRF registered?

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

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