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PA03 HTL

2003 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,340 mi
Last recorded144,340 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA03 HTL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 144,340 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 141,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 136,799 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2023 136,799 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 123,739 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 114,859 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 114,854 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 107,130 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 107,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 94,244 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 79,543 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 67,319 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 May 2016 63,794 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

nearside rear tyre wearing from inside edges

rear exhaust box corroded

sill covers not allowing full inspection

under vehicle has surface rust

Fail 24 May 2016 63,794 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

nearside rear tyre wearing from inside edges

rear exhaust box corroded

sill covers not allowing full inspection

under vehicle has surface rust

Pass 20 Jul 2015 62,419 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust deteriorating

Front tyres deteriorating (cracking)

Nearside rear tyre tread dropping

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2014 61,128 miles

Engine management warning lamp present

Exhaust deteriorating

Front tyres deteriorating (cracking)

Nearside rear tyre tread dropping on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2013 60,191 miles

Engine management warning lamp present

Pass 25 Jul 2012 59,312 miles

Exhaust corroding

Fail 24 Jul 2012 59,312 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust corroding

Pass 26 Jul 2011 58,268 miles

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

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

Offside rear door handle insecure

Pass 26 Jul 2010 57,077 miles

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2009 55,875 miles

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2008 54,496 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 53,132 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 47,957 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 HTL is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HTL, 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 PA03 HTL registered?

PA03 HTL is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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