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FV03 OKL

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,003 mi
Last recorded56,003 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 OKL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2014 56,003 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 52,844 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 49,511 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 44,958 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 43,876 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 41,468 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 41,458 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 May 2007 32,273 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 32,273 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 22,485 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front pads low

Fail 7 Apr 2006 22,409 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

FRONT PADS LOW 5MM

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 OKL is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 OKL, 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 OKL registered?

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

Is FV03 OKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV03 OKL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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