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SL03 FEM

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

83,171 mi
Last recorded83,171 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 FEM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 83,171 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 83,171 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.27 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.73 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.54 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 62,575 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 62,575 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

there is a smell of petrol and no obvious leak

Pass 23 Nov 2013 46,624 miles

both front abs reluctor rings corroded.

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded along floor.

exhaust flexi pipe corroded.

offside rear outer brake pipe corroded.

offside rear trailing arm bush splitting slightly.

Pass 13 Nov 2012 42,939 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 36,607 miles

nearside front abs cog split

offside front seat belt light fluffing

offside rear bumper damaged

Fail 8 Nov 2011 36,607 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front abs cog split

offside front seat belt light fluffing

offside front wiper torn

offside rear bumper damaged

Fail 23 Nov 2010 31,904 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake needs adjusting

offside rear bumper damaged

Pass 23 Nov 2010 31,904 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

handbrake needs adjusting

offside rear bumper damaged

Fail 17 Nov 2010 31,781 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake discs slightly worn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak from engine

Fail 10 Nov 2009 27,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

Pass 10 Nov 2009 27,315 miles

n/s/f tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

Pass 6 Nov 2008 22,190 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 15,905 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 14,033 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 10,490 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 10,490 miles

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

remainder of tyres on car are all perishing and cracking and worn at edges nearing limit of 1.6mm across central 3/4 around entire circumference

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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SL03 FEM is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SL03 FEM, 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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SL03 FEM is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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