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PK03 ZDP

2003 Rover 45

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,499 mi
Last recorded140,499 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 140,499 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sight blow on exhaust (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 130,622 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both front tyres are worn on the outer edges

Fail 17 Feb 2015 130,622 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both front tyres are worn on the outer edges

Pass 10 Feb 2014 115,335 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 102,728 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 90,093 miles

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 90,093 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 80,734 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 69,939 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 63,980 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 63,793 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 47,694 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 47,694 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2006 33,381 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 33,381 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 ZDP is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel 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 ZDP, 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 ZDP is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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