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PK03 TWU

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,536 mi
Last recorded108,536 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK03 TWU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 108,536 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 100,750 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 96,040 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 95,350 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 95,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2019 92,285 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 92,285 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 88,526 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 84,201 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 84,201 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 79,089 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 72,660 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 68,119 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 68,119 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 63,081 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 63,081 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 57,813 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 57,813 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 52,286 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 46,067 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 39,940 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 32,521 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 25,288 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 18,583 miles

advise front tyre inner edges wearing

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 TWU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PK03 TWU registered?

PK03 TWU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is PK03 TWU safe to buy?

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