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FG03 OZL

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,793 mi
Last recorded60,793 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 OZL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011 60,793 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 57,142 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 57,026 miles

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 50,882 miles

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO FRONT NUMBER PLATE,EXHAUST RUSTING AND SLIGHT BLOW

Pass 31 Mar 2008 42,044 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 41,818 miles

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

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 32,675 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 24,575 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)

OS REAR TYRE WORN

Offside 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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FG03 OZL is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OZL, 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

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What year was FG03 OZL registered?

FG03 OZL is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 17 April 2003.

Is FG03 OZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG03 OZL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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