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PE03 ZWT

2003 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

30,900 mi
Last recorded30,900 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE03 ZWT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 30,900 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

near side front underside of body has slight corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2016 24,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

vehicle underbody showing signs of heavy corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2015 23,580 miles

all four tyres cracking almost exposing inner chords

nearside mirror glass cracked

Fail 24 Feb 2015 23,580 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all four tyres cracking almost exposing inner chords

exhaust front section corroded

exhaust rear section corroded

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 18 Feb 2014 22,108 miles

Exhaust mid pipe and back box corroded

Metal fuel lines starting to corrode

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f floor surface corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2013 20,828 miles

front to rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2013 20,828 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

front to rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2012 20,214 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 20,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 19,253 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 17,667 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 15,917 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 14,897 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 13,426 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 ZWT is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel 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 ZWT, 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 ZWT is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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