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MA03 VZX

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

53,629 mi
Last recorded53,629 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 VZX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 53,629 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 46,721 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 41,178 miles

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

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

n/s/f floor has surface corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2015 36,726 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 33,346 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 33,346 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013
Fail 10 Apr 2013 28,560 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 26,018 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 23,313 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking but not down to ply or cords

offside rear tyre cracking but not down to ply or cords

Pass 11 Mar 2010 20,484 miles

nearside and offside front tyres cracking but not down to ply or cords

nearside and offside rear tyers cracking but not down to ply or cords

Fail 18 Mar 2009 17,818 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 17,818 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 15,286 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 15,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2007 12,419 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 12,419 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 9,264 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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MA03 VZX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MA03 VZX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MA03 VZX registered?

MA03 VZX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is MA03 VZX safe to buy?

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