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PJ03 FBF

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,678 mi
Last recorded90,678 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 FBF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 90,678 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 66,307 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 50,041 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 45,707 miles

1/ pin hole in o/s front outer drive shaft gaiter and becoming perished

Pass 11 Mar 2009 39,353 miles

both front abs sensor ring cracked

n/s/f wiper rubber split

o/s/f tyre wearing onn inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2008 33,347 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 33,342 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 25,665 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 25,663 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

engine management light on

Pass 24 Mar 2006 21,356 miles

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

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

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 FBF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FBF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ03 FBF registered?

PJ03 FBF is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is PJ03 FBF safe to buy?

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