MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,171 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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
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.
nearside front abs cog split
offside front seat belt light fluffing
offside rear bumper damaged
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
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
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
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
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
n/s/f tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is SL03 FEM safe to buy?
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