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PJ52 XGW

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,577 mi
Last recorded96,577 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 XGW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2014 96,577 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 80,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

airbag light on

Pass 25 Feb 2013 80,095 miles

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

airbag light on

Pass 18 Feb 2012 72,943 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

srs is on

Pass 23 Feb 2011 63,848 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 63,842 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 53,015 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 52,939 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 45,370 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 41,834 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 34,813 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 25,758 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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PJ52 XGW is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PJ52 XGW, 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 PJ52 XGW registered?

PJ52 XGW is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 15 February 2003.

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