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SA03 UNV

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

70,105 mi
Last recorded70,105 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 70,105 miles

Exhaust system poor and corroded

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 70,104 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported at flexi (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control undercover (6.1.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system poor and corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 64,803 miles

Front heatshield insecure

Nearside Rear tyre nearing wear markers

both front tyres nearing wear markers

Fail 23 Feb 2017 64,803 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49% (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front heatshield insecure

Nearside Rear tyre nearing wear markers

both front tyres nearing wear markers

Pass 24 Feb 2016 58,095 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 58,088 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 57,818 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 57,172 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 57,172 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 56,653 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 56,653 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

o/s/f abs reluctor ring broken

oil light flickering (leaval ok)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 52,363 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside a.b.s. ring cracked.

Fail 26 Mar 2010 52,363 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside a.b.s. ring cracked.

Pass 26 Mar 2009 44,263 miles

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)

offside front a.b.s ring cracked.

Fail 26 Mar 2009 44,263 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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)

offside front a.b.s ring cracked.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 38,465 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside a.b.s. ring cracked. front

Pass 21 Mar 2007 32,744 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 32,744 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 23,678 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 23,678 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 UNV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SA03 UNV, 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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SA03 UNV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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