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FV03 NRU

2003 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,734 mi
Last recorded125,734 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 125,734 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

bind on o/s/f brake

clutch rubber missing

front brake disks in poor condition

front floor corroded

rear brake disks corroded

rear swinging arm bushes split

sill covers fitted at time of test (outer sills not visible)

supply pipes to rear brake flexys starting to corrode

Pass 14 Sep 2016 118,479 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front wheels hard to rotate by hand indicates brakes holding on

front brake discs corroded/lipped on inside

Fail 14 Sep 2016 118,479 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front wheels hard to rotate by hand indicates brakes holding on

front brake discs corroded/lipped on inside

Pass 16 Sep 2015 107,166 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 107,166 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 94,170 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 94,169 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 87,900 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 75,385 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 62,650 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Jun 2010 48,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 48,771 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 36,201 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 27,259 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 21,544 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT NEARSIDE TYRE WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGE

REAR OFFSIDE TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 3 Jun 2006 15,102 miles

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

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 NRU 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 75%.

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 NRU, 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 NRU registered?

FV03 NRU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is FV03 NRU safe to buy?

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