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SA03 CEN

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

53,943 mi
Last recorded53,943 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 CEN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 53,943 miles

nsr tyre on 2mm

osf tyre perishing

osr brake pipe slightly corroded

osr tyre on 3mm

Fail 4 Dec 2015 53,943 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nsr tyre on 2mm

osf tyre perishing

osr brake pipe slightly corroded

osr tyre on 3mm

Pass 18 Jul 2014 47,178 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 45,840 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 45,009 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 44,236 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 42,864 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 40,653 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2008 37,662 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 32,893 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 28,199 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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SA03 CEN is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SA03 CEN, 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.

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What year was SA03 CEN registered?

SA03 CEN is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is SA03 CEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA03 CEN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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