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MV03 MFU

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,632 mi
Last recorded75,632 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 MFU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 75,632 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 75,626 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 69,944 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 65,325 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 65,325 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 57,192 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 57,192 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 48,726 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 40,632 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 33,098 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 25,775 miles

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

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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MV03 MFU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MV03 MFU, 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 MV03 MFU registered?

MV03 MFU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is MV03 MFU safe to buy?

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