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FY03 AEB

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,187 mi
Last recorded78,187 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 AEB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2012 78,187 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all brake pipes slightly corroded front to rears worse affected

entire underside of vehicle has suface corrosion (flood damaged)

Pass 24 May 2011 66,062 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f abs ring fractured

underside of vehicle was dirty but not excessive enough to abandon test.

Pass 20 May 2010 53,374 miles

n/s/f ABS ring fractured

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

Fail 20 May 2010 53,374 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f ABS ring fractured

Pass 5 May 2009 45,069 miles

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

underneath of the vehicle is in a dirty condition making it difficult to examine componats plz be aware this is a reason for refusal to test the vehicle if this was any worse

Pass 29 May 2008 34,686 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 34,686 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 29,324 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 24,688 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 24,688 miles

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

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

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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FY03 AEB is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 FY03 AEB, 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 FY03 AEB registered?

FY03 AEB is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is FY03 AEB safe to buy?

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