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MK03 TLZ

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,407 mi
Last recorded50,407 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 TLZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2015 50,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 1 Mar 2014 37,418 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 33,608 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 33,608 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f & o/s/f forward floor sections near jacking points have surface corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2012 30,537 miles

mid and rear section exhausts have surface corrosion/deteriorated

o/s wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2011 28,031 miles

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

drive shaft oil seal leaking

front brake pads appear low

Pass 22 Mar 2010 24,736 miles

rear trailing arm bushes split

Pass 24 Mar 2009 21,309 miles

both front floors corroded

n/s gear box shaft seal minor leak

Pass 25 Mar 2008 17,811 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 17,811 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 13,998 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 11,018 miles

front wipers starting to streak windscreen but still clearing drivers view

water in rear number plate backing causing distortion but still readable

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 TLZ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TLZ, 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 TLZ registered?

MK03 TLZ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is MK03 TLZ safe to buy?

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