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PF53 HKZ

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

52,634 mi
Last recorded52,634 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 HKZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 52,634 miles

tail gate and osr bumper accident damaged lock intermittent fault

Fail 3 Dec 2021 52,364 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split cracked 195/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too low both ns/os (4.1.2 (a))

tail gate and osr bumper accident damaged lock intermittent fault

Pass 18 Dec 2020 52,349 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 52,348 miles

Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 52,148 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2019 52,148 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 51,940 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 50,447 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 50,447 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 48,984 miles

Exhaust center & rear sections slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Dec 2016 48,984 miles

Exhaust center & rear sections slightly deteriorated

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 8 Dec 2015 47,314 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 47,314 miles

Nearside Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 45,144 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 42,282 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 42,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 39,537 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 39,537 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 36,333 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 32,684 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 32,684 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 28,478 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 25,011 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 25,011 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2007 22,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 22,565 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 18,881 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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PF53 HKZ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 HKZ, 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 HKZ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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