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PF03 SMV

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,911 mi
Last recorded101,911 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF03 SMV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 101,911 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 90,018 miles

Engine Has Bad Oil Leak

Fail 26 Aug 2016 90,018 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Engine Has Bad Oil Leak

Pass 29 Aug 2015 80,819 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 71,287 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 66,153 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 59,306 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 59,304 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 54,334 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 48,504 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight damage to front number plate.

Pass 8 Jun 2009 41,947 miles

Rear exhaust in poor condition.

Pass 5 Jun 2008 35,015 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 27,055 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 18,102 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 SMV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SMV, 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 SMV registered?

PF03 SMV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is PF03 SMV safe to buy?

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