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MK03 THG

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

63,360 mi
Last recorded63,360 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 THG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 63,360 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 63,360 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 56,078 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 13 Apr 2017 56,078 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 3 May 2016 48,492 miles

Centre exhaust to rear back box corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake back plate corroded but secure

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 May 2016 48,490 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near jacking point holed (2.4.A.3)

Centre exhaust to rear back box corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake back plate corroded but secure

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 41,683 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 39,146 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 37,352 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 37,352 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 34,065 miles

airbag light on

Pass 24 May 2011 31,045 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 28,944 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 26,979 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 26,979 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2008 23,751 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 21,302 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 18,918 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 THG is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 THG, 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 THG registered?

MK03 THG is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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