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PE03 TWU

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,517 mi
Last recorded109,517 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE03 TWU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 109,517 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 108,258 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 106,326 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 106,326 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)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 104,451 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 104,351 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 101,906 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 99,454 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 94,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 94,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 90,610 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 90,594 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 79,763 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 73,662 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 73,662 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 63,904 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 52,211 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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PE03 TWU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver 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 PE03 TWU, 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

How do I check the history of PE03 TWU?

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What year was PE03 TWU registered?

PE03 TWU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is PE03 TWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE03 TWU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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