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PK03 TWD

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,540 mi
Last recorded98,540 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK03 TWD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013 98,540 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken, system still supported.

Front to rear metal brake pipes coated with grease/waxoil.

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre has slow puncture, and inner wall cracked, but no cords visible.

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 98,530 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Front exhaust bracket broken, system still supported.

Front to rear metal brake pipes coated with grease/waxoil.

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre has slow puncture, and inner wall cracked, but no cords visible.

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 92,118 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

f jacking points slight surface rust

Fail 14 Mar 2011 89,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2011 89,436 miles

brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2010 78,809 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 68,205 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 57,131 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 57,131 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 45,434 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 31,773 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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 TWD is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TWD, 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 TWD registered?

PK03 TWD is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 18 March 2003.

Is PK03 TWD safe to buy?

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