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FV03 HWR

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

85,379 mi
Last recorded85,379 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 HWR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 85,379 miles

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

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

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

outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

surface corrosion on fuel filler pipes

Fail 29 Mar 2018 85,072 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor (6.1.A.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

surface corrosion on fuel filler pipes

Pass 29 Mar 2017 73,678 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 56,329 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 37,802 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 27,735 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 25,412 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 25,406 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 22,994 miles

brake fluid level near minimum mark

Pass 10 Mar 2011 19,119 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 17,615 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 15,658 miles

all 4 tyres split on shoulder

Pass 11 Mar 2008 13,416 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 10,597 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 8,001 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 HWR is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 HWR, 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 HWR registered?

FV03 HWR is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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