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PK03 XJF

2003 Rover 45

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

117,854 mi
Last recorded117,854 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK03 XJF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 117,854 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside front floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front worn heavily on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 117,796 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Alongside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Anti-roll bar linkage missing Nearside and offside front (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside front floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front worn heavily on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 110,025 miles

Sill covers fitted

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside front floor area, nearside has been previously filled over cannot ascertain quality of repair quality (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 109,737 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On route to rear flexy brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Sill covers fitted

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside front floor area, nearside has been previously filled over cannot ascertain quality of repair quality (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 102,339 miles

Offside Front cv joint clicking

oil leak

rear trailing arm bushes starting to perish

Fail 1 Feb 2017 102,303 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge close to cords

Offside Front cv joint clicking

oil leak

rear trailing arm bushes starting to perish

Pass 11 Apr 2016 93,168 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 93,168 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 88,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front by jacking points corroded

nearside rear wheel steel but same size tyre fitted accross axel

power steering fluid close to min level

Pass 30 Mar 2015 88,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front by jacking points corroded

nearside rear wheel steel but same size tyre fitted accross axel

power steering fluid close to min level

Pass 1 Apr 2014 84,354 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 82,270 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge and worn to legal limit

Pass 27 Mar 2012 80,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SRS light on.

both front tyres unevenly worn.

Fail 26 Mar 2012 80,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SRS light on.

both front tyres unevenly worn.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 72,121 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 72,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 64,044 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 64,044 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 55,556 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2008 48,579 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 40,863 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 32,451 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 32,422 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 XJF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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