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FV03 FFN

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,215 mi
Last recorded83,215 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 FFN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2014 83,215 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 83,128 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 77,511 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 70,120 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 70,119 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 62,331 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 53,126 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 40,774 miles

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

both wiper blades split

Pass 21 Jun 2008 36,078 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 31,495 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 26,865 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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FV03 FFN is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FV03 FFN, 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 FFN registered?

FV03 FFN is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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