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MK03 EEN

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,423 mi
Last recorded89,423 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 EEN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 89,423 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

gearbox mounting slight play

Pass 16 Jun 2016 88,307 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox mounting (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 86,944 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 84,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 84,720 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 82,056 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 82,056 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 79,214 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 79,214 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 74,243 miles

front wiper blades split

Pass 14 Sep 2010 67,543 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 67,543 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 57,115 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 41,190 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 27,157 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 19,370 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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MK03 EEN is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MK03 EEN, 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 MK03 EEN registered?

MK03 EEN is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 March 2003.

Is MK03 EEN safe to buy?

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