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RE03 ELH

2003 Rover 45

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

124,427 mi
Last recorded124,427 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 ELH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 124,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front floor has slight corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2017 117,905 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 110,416 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 110,415 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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2015 103,723 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 103,723 miles

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

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 12 May 2014 96,904 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2014 96,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2013 89,983 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 82,465 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 82,465 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 74,611 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 65,074 miles

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

Slight oil leak from Engine, Suspect Rear Main Seal

Fail 9 Jun 2010 65,074 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front wiper blades smeering slightly

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Wiper split

Slight oil leak from Engine, Suspect Rear Main Seal

Fail 4 Jun 2009 58,729 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 58,729 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 50,595 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 40,933 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 31,181 miles

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

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 ELH is a 2003 Rover 45 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 ELH, 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 ELH is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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