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PJ52 MZV

2003 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

77,466 mi
Last recorded77,466 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 MZV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 77,466 miles

Nearside and Offside rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 10 Feb 2020 77,466 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside and Offside rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2019 74,676 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 74,674 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 70,334 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 70,332 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 66,488 miles

various brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 17 Jan 2017 66,488 miles

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

various brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2016 62,660 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 62,660 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 58,453 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 58,453 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 54,120 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)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 54,100 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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 23 Jan 2013 49,917 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 45,706 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 41,379 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 36,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 31,541 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 26,548 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 21,774 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 16,267 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2006 16,267 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)

Nearside Rear 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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PJ52 MZV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PJ52 MZV, 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 PJ52 MZV registered?

PJ52 MZV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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