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R2 SYN

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

48,668 mi
Last recorded48,668 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 SYN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 48,668 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 48,379 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 48,142 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 47,506 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 46,560 miles

Front Both sides jacking points corroding

Offside Rear Exhaust box corroded

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 46,454 miles

Front Slight corrosion both sides jacking points;

Pass 21 Oct 2019 45,918 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 44,504 miles

Front Both sides brake discs lipped..

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 43,301 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front door mirror damaged;

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 41,975 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 40,836 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 39,502 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 38,029 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 36,064 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 36,064 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 33,590 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 30,571 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 25,205 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 19,327 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 13,184 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 9,282 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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R2 SYN is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R2 SYN, 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 R2 SYN registered?

R2 SYN is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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