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SM03 FNA

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,494 mi
Last recorded50,494 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 FNA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2011 50,494 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 50,477 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 46,377 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 40,488 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 38,120 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 38,120 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 33,110 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 25,041 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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SM03 FNA is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM03 FNA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM03 FNA registered?

SM03 FNA is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is SM03 FNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM03 FNA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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