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PJ03 EVP

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

63,007 mi
Last recorded63,007 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 EVP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2017 63,007 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s/f tyre worn low on edges

o/s/r door handle broken, still able to open vehicle door

corrosion to exhaust, also front pipe flexi mesh detached at one end

corrosion to fuel lines

corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe

corrosion to rear inner step sills

engine oil below minimum, topped up

front brake discs heavily worn and lipped

n/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge, worn unevenly across tread, also worn to 3mm

n/s/r tyre worn to 3m in tread

no coolant in expansion tank

o/s/r trailing arm mounting bush unbonding, not resulting in excessive movement

oil on gear box

rear coil springs corroded

slight disfigurement to number plates

Pass 6 Dec 2016 57,061 miles

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted to the nearside and offside sills

Surface rust on fuel pipes

Fail 2 Dec 2016 56,981 miles

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

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted to the nearside and offside sills

Surface rust on fuel pipes

Pass 13 Nov 2015 50,744 miles

SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 24 Nov 2014 50,152 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 48,661 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 47,027 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 45,508 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 41,069 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 36,678 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 31,155 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 24,061 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 16,339 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 16,339 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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 EVP is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EVP, 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 EVP registered?

PJ03 EVP is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is PJ03 EVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ03 EVP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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