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SB03 SVV

2003 Rover 45

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,739 mi
Last recorded137,739 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 SVV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 137,739 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 130,049 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 120,138 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 109,257 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2013 99,720 miles

advise sligh oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2012 89,823 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 81,364 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 75,667 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 75,627 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 66,472 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 66,470 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 May 2008 57,076 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 46,292 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 37,720 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 37,718 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

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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SB03 SVV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SB03 SVV, 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 SB03 SVV registered?

SB03 SVV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is SB03 SVV safe to buy?

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