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PJ03 EUH

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

49,561 mi
Last recorded49,561 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 EUH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 49,561 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 35% IMBALANCE (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 44,766 miles

Near side and off side rear inner wills slightly corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near side and offside trailing arm bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 40,430 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 39,525 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 37,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 36,675 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 35,618 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 35,618 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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 34,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 33,432 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 32,071 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 30,368 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 28,630 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 26,281 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 24,621 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 22,416 miles

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

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

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 4 Jun 2009 20,456 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 18,235 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 15,599 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 13,005 miles

n/s/f tyre beginning to wear inner edge

o/s/f tyre very low on inner edge

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 EUH is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 EUH, 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 EUH registered?

PJ03 EUH is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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