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RO03 ZRA

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

47,365 mi
Last recorded47,365 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 ZRA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2015 47,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 47,365 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 45,506 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 45,506 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 43,049 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 40,788 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2011 38,794 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)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 36,531 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 36,531 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 33,837 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 33,837 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2008 31,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 31,510 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 27,060 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 27,045 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 14,838 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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RO03 ZRA is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZRA, 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 ZRA registered?

RO03 ZRA is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is RO03 ZRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO03 ZRA shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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