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ML03 FXV

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

88,148 mi
Last recorded88,148 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 FXV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 88,148 miles

all brake discs corroded

oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2019 88,146 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all brake discs corroded

oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2018 79,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 79,370 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 70,922 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 70,922 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. seat back not locked (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling rear exhaust box (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn uneven on inner edge and cut to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn uneven on inner edge and cut to cords (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 May 2017 70,867 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjuster has no effect (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect refit bulb (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm worn and feathered inner edge (4.1.E.1)

damage to screen not effecting drives view

Pass 7 Jul 2015 67,172 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2015 67,172 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2014 61,330 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f brake grabbing

Pass 8 Jul 2014 61,330 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f brake grabbing

Pass 30 Jul 2013 54,514 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 48,471 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 48,471 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 42,877 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 37,506 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Jul 2010 37,506 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Jul 2009 32,752 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 27,932 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 22,781 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 77,945 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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ML03 FXV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ML03 FXV, 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 ML03 FXV registered?

ML03 FXV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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