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FG03 OZJ

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,054 mi
Last recorded103,054 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 OZJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 103,054 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 103,054 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 97,540 miles

Front exhaust slight corrosion

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted in the rear

outer sill have covers on

Pass 6 Oct 2014 92,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front floors have slight corrosion

outter sills have plastic covers on

slight corrosion on exhaust

Pass 3 Oct 2013 86,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both outter sills have plastic covers on

slight corrosion on exhaust

Pass 9 Oct 2012 80,389 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 80,389 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 74,777 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 68,440 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear exhaust box breaking up inside

Fail 12 Oct 2010 68,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust box breaking up inside

Pass 30 Nov 2009 64,501 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 59,553 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 53,970 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 48,325 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 46,808 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 OZJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FG03 OZJ, 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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FG03 OZJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 4 May 2003.

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