CarVerify

Free Car Check

RO03 ZPN

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,941 mi
Last recorded66,941 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 ZPN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 66,941 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 64,044 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Wiper blades smear slightly

Pass 16 Mar 2015 59,072 miles

O/S/R road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim

Fail 13 Mar 2015 59,072 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

O/S/R road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim

Pass 11 Mar 2014 53,926 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 50,325 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres slightly feathered

Fail 12 Mar 2013 50,323 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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 registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

both rear tyres slightly feathered

Pass 12 Mar 2012 46,621 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 46,619 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 42,208 miles

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

front discs slightly worn

Fail 14 Mar 2011 42,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 9 Mar 2010 37,449 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 37,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Mar 2009 31,978 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 31,978 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 25,960 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 21,180 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 15,115 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
Full Rover 45 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RO03 ZPN is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 RO03 ZPN, 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

How do I check the history of RO03 ZPN?

You can check the full history of RO03 ZPN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RO03 ZPN registered?

RO03 ZPN is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is RO03 ZPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO03 ZPN shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RO03 ZPN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RO03 ZPN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.