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FV03 JHU

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

40,664 mi
Last recorded40,664 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 40,664 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 35,873 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 35,871 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 27,610 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 22,123 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 21,432 miles

advise both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 May 2016 20,202 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 20,202 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 May 2015 18,717 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 17,239 miles

all tyres stepped.

Pass 2 May 2013 15,454 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 14,175 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 12,690 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2011 12,690 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 11,346 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 10,101 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 8,639 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 6,961 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 5,422 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 JHU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 JHU, 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 JHU registered?

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

Is FV03 JHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV03 JHU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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