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MA03 DWE

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,577 mi
Last recorded54,577 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 DWE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 54,577 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 54,577 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 53,776 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 52,850 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 51,489 miles

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

ex corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2014 51,489 miles

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

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

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

ex corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2013 49,584 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 47,642 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 44,911 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 41,233 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 36,929 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 33,288 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 27,638 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 20,994 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 20,974 miles

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

cracks in power steering belt

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge,tyre is just legal

rear exhaust silencer is corroded along its seam

sills not fully inspected,plastic covers fitted

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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MA03 DWE 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 MA03 DWE, 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 MA03 DWE registered?

MA03 DWE is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 26 April 2003.

Is MA03 DWE safe to buy?

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