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FE03 VSF

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

82,645 mi
Last recorded82,645 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 VSF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 82,645 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 75,258 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 75,258 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 49,655 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 49,543 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 41,863 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded all slightly (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to both front jacking points/floor

Pass 10 Aug 2015 35,599 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 35,599 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 33,143 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2014 33,143 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2013 30,308 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 30,308 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 27,330 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 24,450 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 24,449 miles

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 22,059 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 19,424 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 18,224 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 16,040 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 13,455 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 10,150 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 VSF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VSF, 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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FE03 VSF is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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