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PK53 MLU

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,609 mi
Last recorded94,609 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 MLU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 94,609 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 94,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 89,797 miles

n.s.r brake binding

o.s front to rear brake pipe corroded

rear radius arm bushes splitting

Pass 21 Aug 2015 85,736 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 84,395 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cv boots slightly perished

rusting on underbody and suspension

slight freying on drivers seatbelt

Fail 22 Oct 2014 84,391 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cv boots slightly perished

rusting on underbody and suspension

slight freying on drivers seatbelt

Pass 30 Oct 2013 82,457 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight freying on drivers seatbelt

small chip on screen

underbody rusting starting in places

Fail 30 Oct 2013 82,456 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight freying on drivers seatbelt

small chip on screen

underbody rusting starting in places

Pass 18 Oct 2012 80,662 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight freying on drivers seatbelt

small chips on screen

underbody rusting in places

Pass 18 Oct 2011 77,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 74,627 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 74,627 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 71,375 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 59,237 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 46,269 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 32,725 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 MLU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 MLU, 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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PK53 MLU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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