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FV03 NSJ

2003 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,853 mi
Last recorded112,853 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 NSJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 112,853 miles

Chassis, coil springs, suspension components, brake and fuel lines corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 104,315 miles

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

Offside Front floor pan corroding

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

Fail 8 Jul 2017 104,259 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front floor pan corroding

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 96,762 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded t rear rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement fronts both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 96,762 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded t rear rear section (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded t rear rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement fronts both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 87,817 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 84,705 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2014 84,587 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 80,690 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 71,591 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 62,500 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 54,358 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 44,660 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 44,660 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 33,968 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 33,968 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 23,846 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 13,326 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 13,326 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)

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 NSJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NSJ, 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 NSJ registered?

FV03 NSJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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