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PK53 JHX

2003 Rover 45

Bronze Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,615 mi
Last recorded67,615 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 JHX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2011 67,615 miles

Battery insecure

rear exhaust close to fouling rear tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2010 61,586 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 53,511 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 52,489 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 52,489 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 41,018 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 27,416 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 27,416 miles

Coolant leak

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

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 JHX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Bronze with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JHX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PK53 JHX?

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What year was PK53 JHX registered?

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

Is PK53 JHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK53 JHX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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