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MK03 TBZ

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

36,608 mi
Last recorded36,608 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 TBZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2015 36,608 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 35,554 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 33,796 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 32,865 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 31,909 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 31,909 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 28,492 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 26,099 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 24,116 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 20,737 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 15,999 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 TBZ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MK03 TBZ, 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 TBZ registered?

MK03 TBZ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is MK03 TBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK03 TBZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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