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RA03 FHV

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,464 mi
Last recorded40,464 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 FHV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 40,464 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2011 38,853 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 36,943 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake pads wearing thin

near side front tyre has a cut outter side wall

rear both suspencion trailing arms bushes have slight cracks

side skirts fitted

Pass 8 May 2010 36,943 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake pads wearing thin

near side front tyre has a cut outter side wall

rear both suspencion trailing arms bushes have slight cracks

side skirts fitted

Fail 19 Dec 2008 35,397 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brakes wearing thin [3-6000 miles]

rear brake pads sticking in carriers slightly

Pass 19 Dec 2008 35,397 miles

front brakes wearing thin [3-6000 miles]

rear brake pads sticking in carriers slightly

Pass 24 Apr 2008 32,634 miles

screen lightly scratched

Fail 24 Apr 2008 32,634 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

screen lightly scratched

Fail 6 Aug 2007 30,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

damage to offside front bumper

smear on wipers

Pass 6 Aug 2007 30,163 miles

damage to offside front bumper

smear on wipers

Pass 19 Sep 2006 21,304 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 18,253 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Screenwash pipe partially split (next to jet).

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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RA03 FHV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RA03 FHV, 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 RA03 FHV registered?

RA03 FHV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is RA03 FHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA03 FHV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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