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FV03 HWW

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

67,952 mi
Last recorded67,952 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 HWW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 67,952 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 49,324 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 49,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 33,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

deep cut in o/s/f outer tyre sidewall not showing cords

Pass 27 Jun 2014 33,759 miles

deep cut in o/s/f outer tyre sidewall not showing cords

Pass 27 Jun 2013 22,795 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 22,795 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 20,822 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 19,883 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 18,149 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 16,648 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 14,633 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 14,633 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 12,227 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 9,916 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 HWW is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HWW, 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 FV03 HWW registered?

FV03 HWW is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 14 May 2003.

Is FV03 HWW safe to buy?

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