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OW03 MBU

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

41,594 mi
Last recorded41,594 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 MBU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 41,594 miles

Coil spring corroded All four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Could not assess condition of pads all round due to wheel trims

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear service brake effort weak and will need attention

Fail 26 Jan 2022 41,590 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Coil spring corroded All four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Could not assess condition of pads all round due to wheel trims

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear service brake effort weak and will need attention

Pass 25 Jan 2021 34,507 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 34,158 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 33,234 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 31,405 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 29,351 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 27,326 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 25,859 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 25,047 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 20,628 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 16,200 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 14,881 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 13,322 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 11,673 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 9,867 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 7,086 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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OW03 MBU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 OW03 MBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OW03 MBU registered?

OW03 MBU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 13 July 2003.

Is OW03 MBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW03 MBU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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