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PK03 UKF

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,753 mi
Last recorded112,753 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK03 UKF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 112,753 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f floor corroding

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

n/s/f inner wing corroding

Fail 1 Feb 2021 112,572 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction dice on interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

coolant low

n/s/f inner wing corroding

o/s/f and n/s/f floor corroding

Pass 12 Feb 2020 107,750 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 107,625 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 102,364 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake-pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 102,296 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake-pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 97,537 miles

E.M.L. Lit on dash.

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 97,465 miles

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

Emissions not tested Due to major exhaust leak. (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

E.M.L. Lit on dash.

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 91,276 miles

E.M.L. Lit on dash

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 91,250 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulges on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

E.M.L. Lit on dash

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

Fail 23 May 2015 85,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2015 85,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 77,261 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 77,261 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 67,625 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 67,625 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2012 64,624 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 59,947 miles

airbag light on

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2010 47,947 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 37,018 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 37,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 28,470 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

various components corroding various bushes slight wear

Pass 20 Mar 2007 24,050 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

wipers poor various steering and suspension components corroding

Pass 23 Mar 2006 20,371 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

coolant leaking

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 UKF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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