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PK03 RRX

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,716 mi
Last recorded103,716 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK03 RRX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 103,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2016 103,714 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2015 98,462 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 86,575 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 86,575 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 69,090 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2012 62,910 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 62,910 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 61,346 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 61,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 57,998 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 57,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 53,695 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 51,980 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 44,677 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 38,343 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 23,094 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 RRX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 PK03 RRX, 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 RRX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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