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RE03 VBM

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,506 mi
Last recorded115,506 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 VBM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 115,506 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 115,497 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 110,604 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 110,602 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 106,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and worn on outer edge close to limit ()

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

heavy corrosion to both front floors

Fail 24 Mar 2017 106,590 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and worn on outer edge close to limit ()

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

heavy corrosion to both front floors

Pass 23 Mar 2016 103,116 miles

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

corrosion to front floors

damp around power steering fluid resevoir

Fail 23 Mar 2016 103,115 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)

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

corrosion to front floors

damp around power steering fluid resevoir

Pass 25 Mar 2015 98,145 miles

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

corrosion to both front floors

damp around power steering fluid resevoir and power steering pump

Pass 18 Mar 2014 93,563 miles

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

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

corrosion to offside front floor/chassis

power steering pipes damp

Pass 20 Mar 2013 87,388 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

corrosion to front floors

Fail 20 Mar 2013 87,388 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

corrosion to front floors

Pass 26 Mar 2012 82,665 miles

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

corrosion tto offside front floor

Pass 23 Mar 2011 77,773 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 74,022 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 73,993 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Mar 2009 68,303 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 62,602 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust at rear joint in poor condition

offside tyre worn on inner edge

srs lamp on

Pass 22 Mar 2007 54,325 miles

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

srs warning lamp staying on

Pass 12 Apr 2006 46,794 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 46,794 miles

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

rear number plate laminate starting to come off

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 VBM is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 RE03 VBM, 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 VBM is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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