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PF03 EHS

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,448 mi
Last recorded62,448 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF03 EHS
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2014 62,448 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front floors corroding in areas

offside rear wheel slightly buckled

Pass 11 Nov 2013 56,607 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 45,895 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 45,430 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 44,049 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 41,578 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 38,036 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 38,036 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 27,686 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 19,801 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 19,801 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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 EHS is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EHS, 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 EHS registered?

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

Is PF03 EHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF03 EHS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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