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SA03 DSB

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

66,603 mi
Last recorded66,603 miles
Recorded on16 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 DSB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2015 66,603 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 60,769 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 55,001 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 50,313 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 45,169 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 41,442 miles

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

advise front wheel alignment

Pass 13 Nov 2008 36,294 miles

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

abs ring split nearside front

side to side movement hand brake lever

Pass 27 Nov 2007 29,164 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 29,164 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 28,422 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE OUTER SILLS CAN NOT BE CHECKED DUE TO PLASTIC COVERS ON THEM

Pass 28 Apr 2006 19,796 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 DSB is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver 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 DSB, 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 DSB registered?

SA03 DSB is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 8 May 2003.

Is SA03 DSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA03 DSB 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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