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PJ03 EPE

2003 Rover 45

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,990 mi
Last recorded84,990 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 EPE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 84,990 miles

Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 80,354 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 74,411 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 74,411 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 68,361 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 68,351 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 62,850 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 56,226 miles

tailpipe section starting to deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2012 50,772 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 35,055 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 33,209 miles

2-dents on front wings

Fail 16 Apr 2010 33,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

2-dents on front wings

advise offside rear tyre slighty mishaped

Fail 21 Apr 2009 28,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 28,021 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 24,793 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 19,524 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 13,842 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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PJ03 EPE is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PJ03 EPE, 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 PJ03 EPE registered?

PJ03 EPE is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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