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SG03 EUZ

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,156 mi
Last recorded73,156 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG03 EUZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 73,156 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 73,100 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 65,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin plus o/side (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 65,201 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin plus o/side (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 58,493 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both cv boots have splits not leaking

both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2015 51,788 miles

exhaust hanger snapped

n-s-r tyre cracks in tread

o-s-r tyre cracks in tread

Pass 31 Oct 2014 44,597 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 43,838 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 43,379 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 42,494 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 42,494 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 41,375 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)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 40,210 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 40,210 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 38,983 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 38,961 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 34,185 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 34,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 27,438 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 27,430 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 25,273 miles

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

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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SG03 EUZ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SG03 EUZ, 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 SG03 EUZ registered?

SG03 EUZ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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