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PJ03 YNF

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,777 mi
Last recorded94,777 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 YNF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 94,777 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 94,775 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 91,155 miles

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

Note: Brake pipes greased.

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 83,873 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 75,163 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 75,161 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 67,454 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 67,454 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 60,242 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Note: All vehicle underbody slightly corroded.

Note: Brake pipes greased.

Note: Slight coolent leak.

Fail 11 Oct 2014 51,567 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 51,567 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 43,710 miles

Note: Brake pipes greased.

Fail 30 Sep 2013 43,705 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Note: Brake pipes greased.

Pass 18 Oct 2012 36,710 miles

Note: Offside washer jet is partially blocked.

Pass 18 Oct 2011 28,809 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight bind n/s/f brake

Pass 23 Jul 2010 24,710 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 21,501 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 18,335 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 14,821 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 10,844 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 10,844 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 YNF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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