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FX03 VZH

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

205,435 mi
Last recorded205,435 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 VZH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 205,435 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 188,686 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

exhaust rear section is rusting

Pass 9 Aug 2012 174,373 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 157,569 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

brake pedal anti-slip is wearing

Pass 17 Aug 2010 137,205 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 119,590 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear number plate slightly discoloured

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2008 94,171 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 94,171 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 75,116 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2006 54,685 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 54,685 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 VZH is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 VZH, 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 VZH registered?

FX03 VZH is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 14 May 2003.

Is FX03 VZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX03 VZH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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