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FM03 AVX

2003 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

58,142 mi
Last recorded58,142 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 AVX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 58,142 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 39,172 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 34,515 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 28 Dec 2011 34,507 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 29,966 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 28,404 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 26,505 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 25,807 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 25,162 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 19,692 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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FM03 AVX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FM03 AVX, 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

How do I check the history of FM03 AVX?

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What year was FM03 AVX registered?

FM03 AVX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 12 June 2003.

Is FM03 AVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM03 AVX shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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