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FV03 VYX

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,072 mi
Last recorded65,072 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 65,072 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible brake pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front floor areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 55,954 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 55,949 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 46,257 miles

Oil leak round gear box area ()

Pass 10 Aug 2016 45,246 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 42,998 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 42,959 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front nail in tyre

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 40,517 miles

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

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

O/S front brake has sligth binding

Fail 15 Aug 2013 38,206 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 38,206 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 36,157 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 36,157 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n /s/f tyre wearing on edges and tread starting to crack

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2011 34,113 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 34,113 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 31,877 miles

n/side rear tyre wall scuffed

rear silencer corroded

sills covered by trims

slight water leak starting from heater control valve

Fail 17 Aug 2010 31,877 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/side rear tyre wall scuffed

rear silencer corroded

sills covered by trims

slight water leak starting from heater control valve

Pass 13 Aug 2009 29,321 miles

signs of engine coolant leak starting from heater control valve rec / rep

sills covered by trims

Pass 20 Aug 2008 26,445 miles

o/side rear radius arm centre bush starting to peel

sills covered by trims

Pass 31 Jul 2007 22,638 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 19,319 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 VYX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VYX, 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 VYX registered?

FV03 VYX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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