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PK03 ZVE

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

104,262 mi
Last recorded104,262 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK03 ZVE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 104,262 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded/ outer sill has plastic cover fitted not allowing proper inspection (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded/ outer sill has plastic cover fitted not allowing proper inspection (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded/ outer sill has plastic cover fitted not allowing proper inspection (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded/ outer sill has plastic cover fitted not allowing proper inspection (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 104,258 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded/ outer sill has plastic cover fitted not allowing proper inspection (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded/ outer sill has plastic cover fitted not allowing proper inspection (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded/ outer sill has plastic cover fitted not allowing proper inspection (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded/ outer sill has plastic cover fitted not allowing proper inspection (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 98,412 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 98,412 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 92,203 miles

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

starting to rust under front floor

Pass 6 Nov 2018 86,182 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 86,182 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 81,784 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 78,496 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 69,273 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 59,288 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 59,288 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 50,095 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 42,171 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 42,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 32,234 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 32,222 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 25,172 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 20,746 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 20,746 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 18,160 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 16,149 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 12,143 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 10,353 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 ZVE is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ZVE, 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 ZVE registered?

PK03 ZVE is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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