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FT03 NPP

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

75,604 mi
Last recorded75,604 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT03 NPP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 75,604 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 68,264 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 60,393 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 55,221 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 55,199 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 49,647 miles

offside driveshaft seal leaking oil

Pass 12 Aug 2010 44,787 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 39,386 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 34,202 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2007 27,811 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 21,927 miles

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

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

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

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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FT03 NPP 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 FT03 NPP, 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 FT03 NPP registered?

FT03 NPP is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 12 August 2003.

Is FT03 NPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT03 NPP 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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