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SG03 EVD

2003 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

124,415 mi
Last recorded124,415 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG03 EVD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 124,415 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 124,413 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect spacing of characters. (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect spacing of characters. (0.1 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 119,127 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 119,124 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Cross member and inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 112,353 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 9 Jul 2015 103,097 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 95,068 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 95,068 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 86,387 miles

ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT BADLY FRAYED.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE BACK PLATE BADLY RUSTED/BREAKING-UP.

Fail 17 Jul 2013 86,387 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT BADLY FRAYED.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE BACK PLATE BADLY RUSTED/BREAKING-UP.

Pass 16 Jul 2012 77,423 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER WORN AND SPLIT.

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE BACK PLATE BADLY CORRODED/BREAKING-UP.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 68,351 miles

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

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

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

advise wheel alignment

Pass 19 Jul 2010 58,994 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 58,994 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 49,750 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 41,765 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 31,897 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 31,896 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

srs light on

Pass 22 Jun 2006 25,343 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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SG03 EVD is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EVD, 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 EVD registered?

SG03 EVD is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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