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PF03 XHR

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,190 mi
Last recorded62,190 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 62,190 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 56,803 miles

advise corrosion nsf and osf where subframe mounts to body

advise raiator corrodred ns bottom corner

middle pipe corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2013 56,803 miles

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

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

advise corrosion nsf and osf where subframe mounts to body

advise nsf tyre inner edge

advise raiator corrodred ns bottom corner

middle pipe corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2012 50,702 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 Sep 2012 50,702 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Sep 2011 44,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F ABS ring split

Pass 13 Sep 2010 37,548 miles

Cannot fully test N/S/R seat belt as child seat fitted

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 37,548 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Cannot fully test N/S/R seat belt as child seat fitted

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 31,131 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 25,572 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 20,895 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 15,995 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)

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 XHR is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XHR, 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 XHR registered?

PF03 XHR is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is PF03 XHR safe to buy?

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