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SE03 FCY

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,083 mi
Last recorded54,083 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE03 FCY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2011 54,083 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 48,118 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

n/s/f washer jet poor

offside front tyre close to limit

Pass 23 Oct 2009 35,531 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 25,127 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 25,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

air bag light on

Pass 30 Jul 2007 17,863 miles

Battery insecure

blades smearing screen slightly

Pass 1 Aug 2006 14,599 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2006 14,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SE03 FCY is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SE03 FCY, 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 SE03 FCY registered?

SE03 FCY is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is SE03 FCY safe to buy?

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