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SB03 ULS

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,226 mi
Last recorded59,226 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 ULS
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 59,226 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 59,226 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 53,913 miles

Exhaust front flexi joint deteriorated

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

Nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 53,913 miles

Exhaust front flexi joint deteriorated

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 46,833 miles

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

both front wiper blades split on ends but still clear windscreen effectively

front brake discs lipped/worn

front brake pads wearing low

nearside rear tyre tread cracked and tread blocks wearing slightly out of shape

offside front outer cv joint ABS pick up ring is broken

Fail 14 Jun 2011 46,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both front wiper blades split on ends but still clear windscreen effectively

front brake discs lipped/worn

front brake pads wearing low

nearside rear tyre tread cracked and tread blocks wearing slightly out of shape

offside front outer cv joint ABS pick up ring is broken

Pass 25 Jun 2010 38,061 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 32,701 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 26,900 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 20,403 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 14,704 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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SB03 ULS is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SB03 ULS, 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 SB03 ULS registered?

SB03 ULS is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is SB03 ULS safe to buy?

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