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PE03 TUA

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,256 mi
Last recorded83,256 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE03 TUA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 83,256 miles

Clutch pedal sticking to floor

Pass 27 Jun 2015 76,755 miles

front floors starting to rust

Pass 9 Jul 2014 70,324 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 70,324 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 65,473 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 63,837 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 59,773 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 53,031 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 47,326 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 41,595 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 35,102 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 35,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s rear tyre cracking on inner wall

Pass 10 Mar 2006 25,728 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 25,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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PE03 TUA is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 PE03 TUA, 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 PE03 TUA registered?

PE03 TUA is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is PE03 TUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE03 TUA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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