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MD03 VUP

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,921 mi
Last recorded37,921 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD03 VUP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 37,921 miles

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

corrosion on exhaust center pipe

Fail 16 Jul 2012 35,508 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 35,508 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 33,044 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 30,101 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all coil springs slightly corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2010 30,101 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

all coil springs slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm/ nail in tread

Pass 17 Jul 2009 26,899 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 23,693 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 20,369 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 16,749 miles

movement of damper on offside front driveshaft

nails in both rear tyres

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre low tread and worn on outer edge

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inside edge

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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MD03 VUP is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 MD03 VUP, 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 MD03 VUP registered?

MD03 VUP is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 23 July 2003.

Is MD03 VUP safe to buy?

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