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RK03 VDY

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

105,351 mi
Last recorded105,351 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 VDY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 105,351 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 105,351 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 96,011 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. 2009. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2021 96,011 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. 2009. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2020 88,401 miles

Offside Front Tyre has light outer sidewall damage.

Rear Both rear tyres perishing. 2011.

Fail 4 Apr 2020 88,400 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split and lost all grease. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre has light outer sidewall damage.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Both rear tyres perishing. 2011.

Pass 30 Jan 2019 86,381 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 82,541 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 82,521 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 78,258 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 72,076 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 72,072 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 29 Jan 2015 66,345 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 60,146 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 54,063 miles

centre and rear exhaust deterioating

signs of front hubcaps causing damage to outer sidewalls of front tyres

Pass 17 Jan 2012 47,822 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre perished

unable to check rear seatbelts vehicle loaded

Fail 17 Jan 2012 47,822 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre perished

unable to check rear seatbelts vehicle loaded

Pass 2 Feb 2011 41,105 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 41,105 miles

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

front brake pads more than 50%worn

Pass 1 Feb 2010 35,190 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 30,444 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 24,684 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 21,256 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 17,873 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 VDY is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK03 VDY registered?

RK03 VDY is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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