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FY03 EVJ

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

58,904 mi
Last recorded58,904 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 EVJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2014 58,904 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2014 58,904 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2013 47,075 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nail in offside front tyre

No reverse lights

Fail 20 Nov 2013 47,008 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nail in offside front tyre

No reverse lights

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 37,359 miles

All tyres have slight flat spot.

Fail 24 Nov 2012 37,359 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

All tyres have slight flat spot.

NSR trailing arm front bush separating.

Pass 6 Mar 2009 35,559 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 33,536 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 33,536 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 27,551 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 21,234 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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FY03 EVJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EVJ, 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 EVJ registered?

FY03 EVJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is FY03 EVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY03 EVJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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