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PJ52 VPV

2003 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

148,787 mi
Last recorded148,787 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 VPV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 148,787 miles

Front N/s & O/s - inner edges.

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mount (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corrosion.

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/s & O/s main pivot (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 148,617 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front N/s & O/s - inner edges.

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mount (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corrosion.

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/s & O/s main pivot (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 141,441 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 131,981 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 123,472 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 115,640 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 115,637 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 99,910 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 99,910 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 81,684 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 60,456 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2008 34,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 34,097 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 18,659 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 14,990 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 14,990 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)

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 VPV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VPV, 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 VPV registered?

PJ52 VPV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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