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FY03 EVR

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,315 mi
Last recorded103,315 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 103,315 miles

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Dec 2016 103,315 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2016 99,804 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 91,506 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 91,477 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 86,735 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2014 86,735 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)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 82,960 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 78,724 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 73,000 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 66,957 miles

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

slight play in steering

Pass 16 Mar 2009 60,785 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 53,798 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 44,907 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 38,941 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 EVR is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FY03 EVR, 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 EVR registered?

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

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