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PJ03 EVT

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

56,418 mi
Last recorded56,418 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2015 56,418 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 45,440 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 34,154 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 24,092 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

oil leak on engine

Pass 21 Apr 2011 16,299 miles

exhaust support brackets showing signs of corrosion

nearside front and nearside rear tyres getting low

Pass 19 Apr 2010 15,189 miles

exhaust support brackets getting corroded

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre feathering inner and outer edges

Pass 22 Apr 2009 14,154 miles

o/s/f wiper blade worn

Pass 23 Apr 2008 12,929 miles

o/s/f w/blade split on end

Fail 22 Apr 2008 12,923 miles

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

o/s/f w/blade split on end

Pass 20 Apr 2007 11,211 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 8,493 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 EVT is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 EVT, 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 EVT registered?

PJ03 EVT is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 23 April 2003.

Is PJ03 EVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ03 EVT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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