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PK03 UCP

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

57,751 mi
Last recorded57,751 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 57,751 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 57,751 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2015 50,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2015 50,257 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2014 45,885 miles

Oil leak

slight corrosion floor area near front suspension and near other components

slight cracking nearside outer cv boot

slight deterioration front exhaust flexible/front exhaust heatshield slightly loose

Fail 14 May 2013 42,426 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyre edges starting to wear close to legal tread depth

nearside abs ring cracked

oil leak engine area/oil leak gearbox area

slight corrosion components

slight cracking nearside cv boot

Pass 14 May 2013 42,426 miles

front tyre edges starting to wear close to legal tread depth

nearside abs ring cracked

oil leak engine area/oil leak gearbox area

slight corrosion components

slight cracking nearside cv boot

Pass 15 May 2012 38,247 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated/slight corrosion components

slight binding offside front brake/nearside front abs ring cracked

slight cut offside rear tyre sidewall no cords yet exposed

Pass 9 May 2011 34,758 miles

slight corrosion underbody components/slight deterioration front exhaust flexible not yet leaking exhaust gases

Pass 13 May 2010 30,455 miles

air bag light on dash

drivers front abs ring cracked

slight corrosion underbody components

slight cracking power steering belt

Pass 12 May 2009 26,473 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

air bag warning light on dash

plastic clips missing nearside sill

slight corrosion brake discs/slight corrosion underbody/components

Pass 30 Apr 2008 21,887 miles

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2007 17,382 miles

both front tyres cracking on tread not yet showing bracing

Fail 20 Mar 2006 12,301 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 12,301 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 UCP is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UCP, 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 UCP is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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