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FV03 OPW

2003 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,691 mi
Last recorded94,691 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 OPW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 94,691 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust corroded and leaking

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s stop light not as bright as it should be

Fail 7 Feb 2013 94,691 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust corroded and leaking

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s stop light not as bright as it should be

Pass 4 Feb 2012 90,278 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 90,278 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 81,838 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2011 81,838 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2010 71,785 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 64,531 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 64,256 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 May 2008 60,664 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

both front tyres are badly worn on inner edges

rear silencer is quite badly corroded

Pass 8 May 2008 60,664 miles

both front tyres are badly worn on inner edges

rear silencer is quite badly corroded

Pass 8 May 2007 53,221 miles

child seat fitted to o/s/r,checked seat belt best as poss without removing seat

Pass 11 May 2006 44,117 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 OPW is a 2003 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OPW, 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 OPW registered?

FV03 OPW is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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The MOT history for FV03 OPW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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