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NA03 FPT

2003 Rover 45

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

134,359 mi
Last recorded134,359 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA03 FPT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2014 134,359 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres deterioated

Pass 15 Jun 2013 126,909 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2013 126,757 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 117,228 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 111,961 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2011 111,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 94,792 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2009 94,792 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2009 88,954 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 88,954 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 22 May 2007 88,935 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 22 May 2007 88,935 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 76,149 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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NA03 FPT is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NA03 FPT, 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 NA03 FPT registered?

NA03 FPT is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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