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FG03 NCN

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

35,832 mi
Last recorded35,832 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 NCN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 35,832 miles

outer sill covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 24 Mar 2021 35,827 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle severe brake imbalance across front axle under medium to heavy braking (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s/f under vehicle floor / outer box section severe corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

outer sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 6 Mar 2020 35,239 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 34,049 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 34,044 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid possibly washer jets blocked (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 32,560 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 32,558 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 31,531 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 30,051 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 30,049 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 28,220 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 27,321 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 25,829 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 25,829 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 24,439 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 22,485 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 20,588 miles

o/s front A.B.S.ring broken

Fail 17 Mar 2010 20,588 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s front A.B.S.ring broken

Pass 6 Mar 2009 18,407 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 15,619 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 13,011 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 9,757 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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FG03 NCN is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FG03 NCN, 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 FG03 NCN registered?

FG03 NCN is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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