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RO03 VER

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

59,012 mi
Last recorded59,012 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 VER
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 59,012 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 58,829 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 57,584 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 57,018 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 52,394 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 50,589 miles

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Dec 2017 46,124 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 40,887 miles

2 litre turbo engine fitted

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Feb 2017 40,886 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

2 litre turbo engine fitted

Oil leak ()

n/s/f & rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 15 Aug 2015 38,001 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 37,333 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 37,333 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 34,281 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 30,963 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 28,117 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 25,574 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 22,374 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 19,078 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 15,115 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 11,185 miles

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

Offside Front 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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RO03 VER is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RO03 VER, 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 RO03 VER registered?

RO03 VER is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is RO03 VER safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO03 VER shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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