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PK53 JHV

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,100 mi
Last recorded72,100 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 JHV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2012 72,100 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 72,100 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2010 63,144 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 63,144 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 10 Dec 2009 52,629 miles

advise on nearside back plate corroaded

Fail 9 Dec 2009 52,629 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise on nearside back plate corroaded

Pass 4 Dec 2008 41,370 miles

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

advise on near side mirror glass

Pass 11 Dec 2007 33,328 miles

offside front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

passenger door mirror cracked

Pass 12 Dec 2006 26,143 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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PK53 JHV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PK53 JHV, 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 PK53 JHV registered?

PK53 JHV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is PK53 JHV safe to buy?

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