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SF03 ZND

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

85,442 mi
Last recorded85,442 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 ZND
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 85,442 miles

Nearside Front floor to inner sill corroding

Offside Front floor to inner sill corroding

Pass 6 Jul 2023 84,264 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

heavy corrosion to front floors

Pass 1 Jul 2022 82,625 miles

Both front sill/floor pan areas corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 82,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill. in front of wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both front sill/floor pan areas corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 80,930 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 80,930 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2020 74,132 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 69,541 miles

Both rear tyres perished and have some radial cracks

Handbrake lever travel could be better

Handbrake only just meet 16%

Fail 29 May 2019 69,232 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (underneath) corroded and has a hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor(underneath) corroded and has a large hole. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both rear tyre (195/55r15) perished and worn low

hand brake lever requires slight adjustment

Pass 11 Jun 2018 57,805 miles

both front floor pan panels becoming corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2018 57,805 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front floor pan panels becoming corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2017 46,577 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges 195/55/15

front brake balance could be better

handbrake lever travel long

Fail 13 Jun 2017 46,577 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges 195/55/15

front brake balance could be better

handbrake lever travel long

Pass 7 Jun 2016 43,721 miles

Offside Front corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2015 41,310 miles

Corrosion on both inner sills.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 37,001 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 37,001 miles

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 31,482 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 31,482 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 27,628 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 25,449 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 25,449 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 23,545 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 21,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 19,852 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 16,149 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 16,149 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 12,904 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner edge of tread possible wheel alignment

nearside rear tyre punctured

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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SF03 ZND is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 SF03 ZND, 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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SF03 ZND is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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