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PJ03 GHZ

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

88,450 mi
Last recorded88,450 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 GHZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 88,450 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel tank filler neck and supply pipe slightly corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2014 82,671 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 69,864 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 64,885 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 61,468 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 57,094 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 51,798 miles

engine management light on

Pass 1 Apr 2009 45,171 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 37,433 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2008 37,433 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 29,276 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 21,642 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 GHZ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GHZ, 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 GHZ registered?

PJ03 GHZ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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