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RK03 VDR

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,373 mi
Last recorded106,373 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 VDR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2011 106,373 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 106,373 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 90,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear light lens broken

rear bumper slightly damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2010 90,624 miles

offside rear light lens broken

rear bumper slightly damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2009 83,131 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 75,590 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 75,573 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 55,690 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 39,471 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 33,954 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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RK03 VDR is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RK03 VDR, 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 RK03 VDR registered?

RK03 VDR is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 19 March 2003.

Is RK03 VDR safe to buy?

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