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MF03 EAC

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,310 mi
Last recorded94,310 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF03 EAC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 94,310 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked less than 10 mm on swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 94,100 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear door damaged

Rear coil springs corroded

chip in windscreen

plastic covers fitted on outer sills

Pass 13 Feb 2018 90,703 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' slight stone chip (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 89,199 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion n/s + o/s front floor corroded (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' windscreen has a stone chip (8.3.1a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion n/s + o/s rear inner sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded n/s + o/s front and rear coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 89,199 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion n/s + o/s front floor corroded (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' windscreen has a stone chip (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s/f headlight not working (1.7.5a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion n/s + o/s rear inner sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded n/s + o/s front and rear coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 84,206 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' screen has stone chip in it (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 78,081 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 78,052 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 72,234 miles

ADVISE Front exhaust support bracket corroded off

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 65,904 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 26 Feb 2013 65,904 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 17 Feb 2012 59,399 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

SRS warning lamp iluminated

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2011 53,791 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 47,127 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 40,989 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 35,090 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 26,389 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 17,454 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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MF03 EAC is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MF03 EAC, 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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MF03 EAC is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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