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FV03 FFM

2003 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

101,136 mi
Last recorded101,136 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 FFM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 101,136 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 1 Jul 2014 101,136 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Jul 2013 92,339 miles

slight exhaust blow at front flex

Fail 24 Jul 2013 92,337 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight exhaust blow at front flex

Pass 3 May 2012 80,187 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 80,187 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 75,612 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 75,612 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 69,376 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 69,376 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 58,358 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 58,358 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 48,059 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 36,435 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 24,732 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 24,732 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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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FV03 FFM is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FV03 FFM, 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 FV03 FFM registered?

FV03 FFM is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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