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PK03 TWF

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

64,222 mi
Last recorded64,222 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK03 TWF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 64,222 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 64,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 62,474 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 60,393 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 58,942 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 58,238 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 56,289 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2021 54,219 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 51,132 miles

front floor pans corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2018 49,114 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oversills fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2018 49,114 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oversills fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2018 46,848 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 15 Dec 2016 46,534 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 46,074 miles

outer sills plastic covered

Fail 4 Jan 2016 46,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 5 Jan 2015 45,478 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 45,350 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 45,350 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 45,263 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

engine oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2013 45,262 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Feb 2012 44,263 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 34,997 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 34,986 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 28,251 miles

n/s/f/ tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 2 Mar 2009 23,460 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 19,653 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 19,653 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 15,330 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 11,127 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 TWF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 TWF, 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 TWF is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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