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FM03 NEN

2003 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

125,877 mi
Last recorded125,877 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 NEN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 125,877 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 123,303 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 121,249 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 120,132 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 120,113 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 118,972 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 117,892 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 117,881 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill floor/area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 113,462 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 108,191 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 14 Jun 2017 101,597 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 95,410 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 86,800 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 79,020 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 72,122 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 64,403 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 57,441 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 50,437 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 44,000 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 36,655 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 28,480 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 19,661 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 NEN is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 FM03 NEN, 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 FM03 NEN registered?

FM03 NEN is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 24 June 2003.

Is FM03 NEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM03 NEN shows 22 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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