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MK03 EFR

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,425 mi
Last recorded81,425 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 EFR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 81,425 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 79,591 miles

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

Nearside windscreen cracked but not obstructing drivers view.

Fail 21 Feb 2018 79,591 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside windscreen cracked but not obstructing drivers view.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 78,235 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 78,180 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 76,556 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Fail 12 Feb 2016 76,556 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 9 Feb 2015 75,224 miles

Front brakes binding slightly.

Rear exhaust deteriorating.

Screen has small crack to the nearside.

Pass 10 Feb 2014 73,661 miles

Nearside front brake binding slighty.

Nearside rear tyre wall perished.

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 72,628 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 72,605 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 67,901 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o.s.r.tyre wall cracking

Pass 25 Jan 2012 67,901 miles

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

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

o.s.r.tyre wall cracking

Pass 20 Jan 2011 64,063 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 69,548 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 59,914 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 56,130 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 53,610 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 44,953 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 EFR is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 52,274 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EFR, 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 MK03 EFR registered?

MK03 EFR is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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