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FX03 ORT

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

69,822 mi
Last recorded69,822 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 ORT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 69,822 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 May 2019 69,821 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle on application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged hub ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged hub ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 65,858 miles

l/h and r/h sill covers fitted

rear number plate poor

Fail 6 Mar 2018 65,830 miles

Emissions not tested not tested due to excessive blowing on rear exhust (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' item hanging from interior mirror (8.3.1e)

l/h and r/h sill covers fitted

rear number plate poor

Pass 11 Mar 2017 57,621 miles

l/h and r/h lowerr sill covers fitted and unable to assess lower sills

r/h front brake pads getting low

Fail 11 Mar 2017 57,616 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm not meeting 1.6mm over center3/4 tread width (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

l/h and r/h lowerr sill covers fitted and unable to assess lower sills

r/h front brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Mar 2016 48,912 miles

front brake pads unable to assess in full

Pass 19 Feb 2015 47,517 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 47,392 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 47,392 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 46,459 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 43,641 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 38,990 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 38,990 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 34,070 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 29,347 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 23,737 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 19,838 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 14,816 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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FX03 ORT is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 52,274 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FX03 ORT, 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 FX03 ORT registered?

FX03 ORT is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 10 March 2003.

Is FX03 ORT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX03 ORT shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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