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FY03 OCZ

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

50,814 mi
Last recorded50,814 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 OCZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2019 50,814 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 48,408 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 48,405 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 45,285 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 41,727 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

battery insecure but not likely to fall over

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 18 Mar 2016 41,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

battery insecure but not likely to fall over

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Mar 2015 39,421 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

battery insecure

Fail 23 Mar 2015 39,421 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

battery insecure

Pass 26 Mar 2014 37,502 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 34,212 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brakes very low & brake discs rusty

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust poor

suspension springs rusty

wear in suspension joints & bushes

Fail 3 Apr 2013 34,212 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brakes very low & brake discs rusty

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust poor

suspension springs rusty

wear in suspension joints & bushes

Pass 10 Jan 2012 31,629 miles

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

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

offside front brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 18 Jan 2011 27,972 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

offside front abs ring fractured but not bringing abs light on

Fail 14 Jan 2011 27,960 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

offside front abs ring fractured but not bringing abs light on

Pass 16 Jan 2010 24,370 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 24,363 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 20,549 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust backbox outer casing corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2008 16,999 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 16,898 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 15,384 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 12,644 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 OCZ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OCZ, 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 OCZ registered?

FY03 OCZ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 19 April 2003.

Is FY03 OCZ safe to buy?

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