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PK03 EFU

2003 Rover 45

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,427 mi
Last recorded74,427 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK03 EFU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 74,427 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

tracking

Fail 30 Mar 2016 74,426 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

tracking

Pass 8 Apr 2015 62,879 miles

clutch pedal is high

Fail 8 Apr 2015 62,875 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

clutch pedal is high

Pass 27 Mar 2014 54,655 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear tyres getting low

Pass 2 Apr 2013 48,669 miles

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

both front tyres low inner edges

Pass 27 Apr 2012 41,297 miles

offside and nearside front floor corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2012 41,297 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

offside and nearside front floor corroded

Pass 9 May 2011 35,685 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 34,275 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 31,131 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 26,696 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 22,449 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 16,314 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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PK03 EFU is a 2003 Rover 45 in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PK03 EFU, 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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PK03 EFU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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