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MK03 EFS

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,871 mi
Last recorded83,871 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2011 83,871 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 721,320 miles

rear wiper blade split... o/s ABS ring broken...

Fail 12 Feb 2010 72,115 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side front A B S ring is broken...

Pass 13 Feb 2009 70,659 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 55,787 miles

rear silencer leaking

Pass 3 May 2007 52,815 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 39,332 miles

Front brake pads worn.

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted.

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 EFS is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EFS, 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 EFS registered?

MK03 EFS is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 16 May 2003.

Is MK03 EFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK03 EFS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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