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PF03 EBZ

2003 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

92,045 mi
Last recorded92,045 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF03 EBZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2020 92,045 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 83,887 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 83,866 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 15 Mar 2018 74,832 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 74,781 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/floor section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/floor section (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 68,469 miles

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

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

exhaust sysyem corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2016 62,105 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 59,009 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 56,734 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 54,519 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 51,170 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 47,828 miles

nearside and offside front abs rings cracked

Pass 20 Apr 2010 43,288 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 38,943 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 35,139 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 29,609 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 23,920 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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PF03 EBZ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 PF03 EBZ, 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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What year was PF03 EBZ registered?

PF03 EBZ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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The MOT history for PF03 EBZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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