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MK03 TLN

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

53,826 mi
Last recorded53,826 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 TLN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 53,826 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 51,067 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 48,497 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 48,497 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 45,795 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 42,229 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 38,771 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 35,394 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 31,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 28,585 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 25,832 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 21,716 miles

Front c.v. boots cracking

Front discs lipped

Front tyres worn on the in side edge

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall cracking

Nearside one washer jet blocked

Offside Front sear belt fraying

Rear discs deteriorating

Rear pads over half worn

hand brake lever has slight side to side movement

Fail 1 Mar 2016 21,713 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front c.v. boots cracking

Front discs lipped

Front tyres worn on the in side edge

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall cracking

Nearside one washer jet blocked

Offside Front sear belt fraying

Rear discs deteriorating

Rear pads over half worn

hand brake lever has slight side to side movement

Pass 26 Feb 2015 21,266 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 20,776 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 20,127 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 19,404 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 18,591 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 17,148 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 15,527 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 13,749 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 11,661 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2006 9,405 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 TLN is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 TLN, 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 TLN registered?

MK03 TLN is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is MK03 TLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK03 TLN shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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