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PA03 DGF

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,181 mi
Last recorded104,181 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA03 DGF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2015 104,181 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 104,181 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 103,703 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 100,959 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 97 miles

Nearside and offside front brake discs worn/pitted

Pass 24 Jun 2011 82,753 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 68,259 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust poor in condition

Pass 14 Jun 2010 68,259 miles

exhaust poor in condition

Pass 23 Jun 2009 48,003 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 31,865 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 31,855 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 25,255 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 17,736 miles

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

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

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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PA03 DGF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PA03 DGF, 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 PA03 DGF registered?

PA03 DGF is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 June 2003.

Is PA03 DGF safe to buy?

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