MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,852 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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.
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.
no coolant / under body corrosion / brake pipe corrosion
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
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
offside rear tyre tread on 3mm...
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...
under body corrosion / both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges
o/s/r door can not be opened
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
How Reliable is the Rover 45?
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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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