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FX03 VZC

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,852 mi
Last recorded130,852 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2019 130,852 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 122,092 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 121,592 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 121,592 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 110,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (2.4.A.3)

both front coil springs corroded.

Fail 17 Nov 2015 110,492 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (2.4.A.3)

both front coil springs corroded.

Pass 27 Nov 2014 103,802 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 94,479 miles

no coolant / under body corrosion / brake pipe corrosion

Fail 18 Jan 2013 94,479 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

no coolant / under body corrosion / brake pipe corrosion

Pass 30 Dec 2011 77,652 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

Fail 30 Dec 2011 77,652 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

Pass 15 Jan 2011 64,275 miles

under body corrosion / both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 19 Jan 2010 50,348 miles

o/s/r door can not be opened

Fail 19 Jan 2010 50,348 miles

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

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

o/s/r door can not be opened

Pass 30 May 2009 49,397 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 40,678 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 33,129 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 23,789 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 VZC is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FX03 VZC, 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 FX03 VZC registered?

FX03 VZC is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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