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FG03 ZVM

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

131,562 mi
Last recorded131,562 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 131,562 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 120,262 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 108,306 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 98,809 miles

damage to o/s/f of vehicle.

Pass 17 Feb 2014 88,427 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 83,197 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2012 77,508 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 65,837 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 65,837 miles

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

Brake pads worn.

Pass 1 Mar 2010 54,773 miles

ABS rings cracked.

Slight judder on rear brakes.

Pass 7 Mar 2009 38,161 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 37,111 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 32,713 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 24,876 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 ZVM is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 ZVM, 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 ZVM registered?

FG03 ZVM is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is FG03 ZVM safe to buy?

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