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RE03 EKT

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,195 mi
Last recorded105,195 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 EKT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 105,195 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 105,195 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 95,555 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 95,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 86,225 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

srs warning light on

Fail 16 Jul 2012 86,187 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

srs warning light on

Pass 4 Jul 2011 73,992 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 63,093 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 63,093 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 50,073 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 42,199 miles

Coolant leak

Near side rear tyre worn down to 3mm

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 31,048 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 18,756 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 EKT is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 EKT, 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 RE03 EKT registered?

RE03 EKT is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 24 April 2003.

Is RE03 EKT safe to buy?

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