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PF03 EGV

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,691 mi
Last recorded114,691 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF03 EGV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2019 114,691 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Power steering pipe/hose leaking wing (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust blow and flexi worn

body has corrosion.

Pass 2 Feb 2018 105,185 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2018 105,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 95,232 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 95,232 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 8,707 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 8,707 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 74,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 74,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 68,749 miles

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

Nearside front ABS ring corroded/broken

Fail 16 May 2013 68,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front ABS ring corroded/broken

Pass 24 May 2012 67,232 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 61,307 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 54,466 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 46,534 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 37,794 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 28,130 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2006 21,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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PF03 EGV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PF03 EGV, 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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PF03 EGV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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