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PE03 OMJ

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,065 mi
Last recorded64,065 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE03 OMJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2020 64,065 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2020 64,064 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near anti-roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 63,124 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 61,992 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 59,679 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 59,679 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 57,384 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 57,340 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 54,129 miles

nearside front brakes has a slight bind.

offside rear,nearside front tyres have 3mm-3mm-3mm of tread and offside front is 4mm-4mm-3mm

Pass 2 Mar 2013 51,403 miles

battery is insecure

Fail 2 Mar 2013 51,403 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

battery is insecure

Pass 3 Mar 2012 47,539 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 44,128 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 44,128 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 38,887 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 33,696 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 27,790 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 27,790 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 21,021 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 19,180 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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PE03 OMJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PE03 OMJ, 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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PE03 OMJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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