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AO03 PKZ

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

68,958 mi
Last recorded68,958 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 PKZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 68,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 May 2019 68,958 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 62,129 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 53,471 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 52,467 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 49,497 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 46,590 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 46,587 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 44,387 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2010 39,861 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 29,762 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 29,762 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 25,429 miles

advise on front wipers split on ends

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust box piping slightly rusted

Fail 9 Jun 2008 25,429 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise on front wipers split on ends

advise on offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder tread

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre nailed on inner wall

rear exhaust box piping slightly rusted

Fail 5 Jun 2007 20,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 20,874 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 13,959 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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AO03 PKZ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AO03 PKZ, 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 AO03 PKZ registered?

AO03 PKZ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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