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MT03 AEP

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

69,235 mi
Last recorded69,235 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT03 AEP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 69,235 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front floor pans (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 69,233 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front floor pans (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 63,577 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the inside edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 61,678 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 59,820 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012
Fail 23 Jul 2012

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 56,295 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 56,276 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 53,861 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2010 53,757 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2009 51,219 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 51,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 47,932 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 47,932 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 40,160 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 May 2006 30,871 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE NEARLY VOID OF TREAD ON OUTER EDGE PASSABLE AT TIME OF MOT

Fail 4 May 2006 30,871 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE NEARLY VOID OF TREAD ON OUTER EDGE PASSABLE AT TIME OF MOT

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

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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MT03 AEP is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MT03 AEP, 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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MT03 AEP is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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