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FH03 OPM

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,534 mi
Last recorded156,534 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 OPM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2019 156,534 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor section. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Before & after rubber flexi pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Mild corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Mild corrosion exists on floor & suspension components.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor section. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine & power steering suspected. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2017 151,859 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

WIPERS POOR.

Fail 4 May 2017 151,859 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

WIPERS POOR.

Pass 12 May 2016 144,751 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2016 144,751 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 136,415 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 May 2015 136,415 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 125,544 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 116,138 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 106,210 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 95,847 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

centre exhaust slightly deteriated

n/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 22 Apr 2010 86,880 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 83,685 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 82,099 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 80,209 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 61,370 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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FH03 OPM is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FH03 OPM, 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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FH03 OPM is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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