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RE03 EKR

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

77,432 mi
Last recorded77,432 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 EKR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 77,432 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective [mount corroded] (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front brake showing signs of overheating

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

tail gate struts not opperating correctly

Fail 8 Jul 2020 77,432 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective [mount corroded] (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front brake showing signs of overheating

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

tail gate struts not opperating correctly

Pass 21 Jun 2019 73,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

engine mil light on

tail gate struts not opperating correctly

Fail 19 Jun 2019 73,638 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

engine mil light on

tail gate struts not opperating correctly

Pass 16 Jun 2018 69,127 miles

Exhaust centre in very poor condition ie corroded.

Fail 15 Jun 2018 69,126 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Exhaust centre in very poor condition ie corroded.

Stop lamp(s) insecure 3rd stop light (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 65,475 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 65,475 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 60,461 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 60,456 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fog (1.1.A.3f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 55,734 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 17 Jun 2015 55,734 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front wiper blade in poor condition

Nearside rear lamp unit damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 49,724 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 49,713 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 May 2013 49,499 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 49,497 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre upper Stop lamp not working

Pass 18 May 2012 48,277 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 48,277 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 47,406 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 45,040 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 42,394 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 59,298 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 40,363 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 36,386 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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RE03 EKR is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RE03 EKR, 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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RE03 EKR is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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