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PK03 TVV

2003 Rover 45

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

122,239 mi
Last recorded122,239 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK03 TVV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 122,239 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 118,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Wiper split

Fail 22 Aug 2016 118,704 miles

Lower Body has a projection caused by damage engine cover (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside wiper split

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Aug 2015 110,357 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

rear exhaust in poor condition rear wiper blade in poor condition

Fail 25 Aug 2015 110,357 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

rear exhaust in poor condition rear wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 29 Aug 2014 101,139 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 101,139 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

o/s/f headlamp aim not checked

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 97,322 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 97,322 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 85,603 miles

Battery insecure

Cover sills fitted, limited inspection.

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

Nearside rear outer door handle insecure.

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 85,603 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Battery insecure

Cover sills fitted, limited inspection.

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

Nearside rear outer door handle insecure.

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 70,732 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 28 Aug 2010 70,548 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2009 57,653 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 41,269 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 36,231 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 21,871 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 TVV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TVV, 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 PK03 TVV registered?

PK03 TVV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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