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RV03 ZCL

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,831 mi
Last recorded84,831 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 ZCL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 84,831 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 11 Sep 2017 84,831 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Sep 2016 77,957 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 5 Sep 2016 77,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside front tyre perished

rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Sep 2015 69,520 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front slight inner steering arm

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2014 58,997 miles

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

nsf and osf tyre worn inner edge and both are perished

Pass 13 Feb 2013 50,005 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 45,837 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 41,973 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 37,783 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

srs light on

Pass 17 Feb 2009 32,342 miles

airbag light on

Pass 19 Feb 2008 27,057 miles

covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 19 Feb 2007 22,282 miles

all tyres starting to perish and split.

Pass 13 Feb 2006 16,931 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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RV03 ZCL is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RV03 ZCL, 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 RV03 ZCL registered?

RV03 ZCL is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is RV03 ZCL safe to buy?

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