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SD03 ZGF

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,692 mi
Last recorded64,692 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 ZGF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 64,692 miles

Nearside Front can't fully check wielding repair due to heavy coating of under seal .

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

inner and outer sill covered with plastic skirts preventing inspection

nearside rear tyre has cut on inner sidewall but not deep enough to expose the cords

oil leak around engine

Fail 11 Nov 2016 644,692 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded between servo and abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

inner and outer sill covered with plastic skirts preventing inspection

nearside rear tyre has cut on inner sidewall but not deep enough to expose the cords

oil leak around engine

Pass 5 Nov 2015 55,512 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

E.M.L on

Exhaust is corroded & Deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement & Offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded & Offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre is perished

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring (3.4.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 55,512 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

E.M.L on

Exhaust is corroded & Deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement & Offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded & Offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre is perished

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring (3.4.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 48,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion comps and structure//steering susp slight//c.v.boots//brake pipes

Pass 14 Nov 2014 48,099 miles

corrosion comps and structure//steering susp slight//c.v.boots//brake pipes

Pass 15 Nov 2013 46,449 miles

corrosion on comps and structure // steering and susp slight // b.pipes/slight corrosion // n.s cv boot

Fail 15 Nov 2013 46,449 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

corrosion on comps and structure // steering and susp slight // b.pipes/slight corrosion // n.s cv boot

Pass 9 Nov 2012 45,073 miles

steering and susp slight

Pass 1 Nov 2011 42,799 miles

steering and susp slight

Pass 3 Nov 2010 40,413 miles

steering sus slight

Fail 2 Nov 2010 40,412 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 37,339 miles

N/s/f tyre on 2mm on outer edge.

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 34,359 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 31,079 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 25,582 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 25,582 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

uneven tyre wear on n/s/r

Pass 21 Mar 2006 20,737 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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SD03 ZGF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SD03 ZGF, 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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SD03 ZGF is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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