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FM03 NFD

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,208 mi
Last recorded58,208 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 NFD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 58,208 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

underbody corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2015 57,770 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 57,770 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2014 56,273 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 56,273 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 55,224 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 55,224 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear brake bind (slight)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 51,817 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 51,817 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 47,763 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 45,426 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 37,998 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 30,287 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 21,969 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 21,969 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 NFD is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NFD, 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 NFD registered?

FM03 NFD is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is FM03 NFD safe to buy?

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