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OW03 RTV

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,013 mi
Last recorded58,013 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 RTV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2015 58,013 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 58,013 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 55,606 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 55,606 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 52,870 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 49,435 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

f/brake pads appear thin & discs deteriated

Pass 12 Jul 2011 45,829 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 41,772 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 37,111 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 30,376 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2008 30,376 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 22,417 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 17,164 miles

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

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 RTV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 RTV, 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 RTV registered?

OW03 RTV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 23 August 2003.

Is OW03 RTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW03 RTV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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