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PF03 GLZ

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

75,064 mi
Last recorded75,064 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF03 GLZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 75,064 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 75,064 miles

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

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

Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 73,466 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2015 73,466 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 71,446 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 71,446 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 69,168 miles

exhaust bracket broken but secure at time of test

Fail 27 Aug 2013 69,168 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust bracket broken but secure at time of test

Pass 13 Jun 2012 66,418 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 66,418 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 66,247 miles

Air bag light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 4 Mar 2011 66,246 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Air bag light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2010 61,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

wiper starting to split rear trailing arm centre bushes weak.

Pass 5 Mar 2009 56,399 miles

front brakes slightly imbalanced

Pass 10 Mar 2008 49,639 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 44,927 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)

Pass 22 May 2006 35,894 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2006 35,894 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 GLZ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GLZ, 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 GLZ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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