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PA03 FVV

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

82,497 mi
Last recorded82,497 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA03 FVV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 82,497 miles

n/s/f tyre was flat prior to test and has worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 22 Jun 2018 82,486 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

n/s/f tyre was flat prior to test and has worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 21 Jun 2017 80,102 miles

various parts and places corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2017 80,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

various parts and places corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2016 77,525 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Underneath of vehicle various parts and places corroded

both rear tailing arm bushes perished

Fail 20 Jun 2016 77,525 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Underneath of vehicle various parts and places corroded

both rear tailing arm bushes perished

Pass 27 Jun 2015 74,739 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 71,532 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 67,323 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 63,746 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 60,919 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 56,822 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 52,270 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 51,668 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 45,359 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 39,685 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 35,626 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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PA03 FVV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PA03 FVV, 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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PA03 FVV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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