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FH03 VCW

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

60,653 mi
Last recorded60,653 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 VCW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 60,653 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 47,715 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 40,791 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 30,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Oct 2015 24,877 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 20,687 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE / BOTH LOOSING TREAD PATTERN / ADVISE TO REPLACE A.S.A.P....195 / 55 / 15 H

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING SLIGHTLY UNEVEN 195 / 55 / 15 H

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

SLIGHT FLUCTUATION DEVELOPING ON FRONT BRAKES

VEHICLE UNDERSIDE / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION / SIGNS OF VEHICLE BEEN STOOD FOR SOME TIME

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 20,684 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE / BOTH LOOSING TREAD PATTERN / ADVISE TO REPLACE A.S.A.P....195 / 55 / 15 H

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING SLIGHTLY UNEVEN 195 / 55 / 15 H

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

SLIGHT FLUCTUATION DEVELOPING ON FRONT BRAKES

VEHICLE UNDERSIDE / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION / SIGNS OF VEHICLE BEEN STOOD FOR SOME TIME

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 May 2012 20,158 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 May 2011 17,079 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 12,091 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 8,020 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VCW is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FH03 VCW, 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 FH03 VCW registered?

FH03 VCW is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is FH03 VCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH03 VCW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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