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PK03 UDX

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,284 mi
Last recorded63,284 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK03 UDX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 63,284 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2024 59,607 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both sides corroded

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2024 59,601 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both sides corroded

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2023 55,672 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bulkhead to lower floor near sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2023 55,555 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low headlight damaged (4.1.2 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bulkhead to lower floor near sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 51,292 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

coil springs corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2021 47,584 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))

coil springs corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2020 44,000 miles

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

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

coil springs corroded

Pass 28 May 2019 37,264 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 32,756 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All coil springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 May 2017 28,070 miles

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded just above ferrule (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 24,541 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 22,252 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 20,043 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 20,043 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 18,279 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 18,279 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 16,210 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 14,297 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 12,667 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 10,797 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 9,117 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 9,117 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 7,470 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 5,665 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 UDX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UDX, 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 UDX registered?

PK03 UDX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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