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PF03 XXU

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,386 mi
Last recorded39,386 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2019 39,386 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Of Nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Of offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Floor (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 36,788 miles

Offside Front Door handle loose

Pass 26 Sep 2017 31,450 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Of rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Of rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 28,085 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 25,122 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 22,493 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 19,885 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 14,988 miles

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

age related cracks to the n.s.r o.s.r.and n.s.f.tyres.

n.s.f.tyre wearing to the inner edge.

Fail 17 Nov 2011 14,964 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

age related cracks to o.s.f. n.s.f. n.s.r o.s.r.tyres.

o.s.f.and n.s.f.tyres wearing to the inner edges.

Pass 21 May 2010 11,812 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 11,205 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 10,313 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 8,441 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 6,923 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 XXU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc 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 XXU, 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 XXU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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