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PF53 HKY

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

90,511 mi
Last recorded90,511 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 HKY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 90,511 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

rear number plate faded

Fail 25 Apr 2019 90,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

rear number plate faded

Pass 2 May 2018 71,044 miles

Nearside Front inner arch corroded

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

both front floors corroded near jacking points

general exhaust corrosion

rear number plate fading

Pass 24 Apr 2017 57,488 miles

mid and rear exhaust sections corroded

rear number plate faded

Fail 24 Apr 2017 57,488 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

mid and rear exhaust sections corroded

rear number plate faded

Pass 25 Apr 2016 48,070 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded.

Nearside rear tyre is cracking in the tread.

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, by the fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 48,070 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Exhaust backbox corroded.

Nearside rear tyre is cracking in the tread.

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, by the fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 39,486 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes worn.

n/s rear tyre cracking in tread.

Fail 24 Apr 2015 39,486 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear trailing arm bushes worn.

n/s rear tyre cracking in tread.

Pass 2 Apr 2014 33,640 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 27,771 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Apr 2013 27,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Apr 2012 23,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2011 19,875 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 18,422 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 18,422 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

near side front tyre cracking on inner and outer treads no cords showing.

near side rear tyre cracks on inner and outer treads no cords showing.

near side rear tyre on 2.5 mm

nearside front tyre on 3mm.

off side front tyre cracking on inner and outer treads no cords showing.and slightly scrubbing on inner tread.

off side front tyre on3mm.

off side rear tyre cracking on inner and outer treads no cords showing.

Pass 11 Mar 2009 16,742 miles

ALL FRONT SUSPENSION / BRAKES /STEERING COMPONENTS CORRODING.

POWER STEERING PUMP DRIVE BELT SLIGHTLY CRACKED

TRACKING REQUIRES CHECKING / ADJUSTING (TYRES WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGES).195/55/15/HR

Fail 18 Mar 2008 14,984 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 14,984 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 13,181 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Mar 2007 13,181 miles

rear wiper blade split

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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PF53 HKY is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PF53 HKY, 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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PF53 HKY is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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