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PF03 SOJ

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,890 mi
Last recorded86,890 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF03 SOJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 86,890 miles

exhaust deteriating

front floor and chassis corroding

rear suspension trailing arm bushes deteriating

steel brakepipes corroding

Fail 15 Apr 2016 86,875 miles

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

exhaust deteriating

front floor and chassis corroding

rear suspension trailing arm bushes deteriating

steel brakepipes corroding

Pass 27 Mar 2015 85,556 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust section corroded

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 24 Mar 2015 85,544 miles

Nearside 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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust section corroded

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 24 Feb 2014 84,265 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front wiper blades splitting

centre exhaust section corroded

corrosion on both front floorpans

nearside rear tyre wearing low

unable to fully inspect both outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2014 84,265 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front wiper blades splitting

centre exhaust section corroded

corrosion on both front floorpans

nearside rear tyre wearing low

unable to fully inspect both outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2012 82,734 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure

centre exhaust section corroded

surface corrosion on both front floorpans

unable to fully inspect both outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2011 80,831 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

corrosion to both front floor's

Fail 10 Dec 2011 80,826 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

corrosion to both front floor's

Pass 29 Sep 2010 43,453 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 43,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 38,227 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 37,618 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 18 Dec 2007 35,838 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 25,026 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 SOJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SOJ, 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 SOJ registered?

PF03 SOJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 16 May 2003.

Is PF03 SOJ safe to buy?

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