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PK53 ZGF

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

275,315 mi
Last recorded275,315 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 275,315 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Slight blow front exhaust flexi

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 273,806 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front exhaust flexi slight blow

Fuel filler pipe to tank appears damp but no visual leaks

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 May 2016 265,157 miles

Front registration plate deteriated

Oil leak

Power steering pipe appears damp

Fail 10 May 2016 265,157 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine stabilizing link bush slight play

Front registration plate deteriated

Oil leak

Power steering pipe appears damp

Pass 8 Dec 2015 252,707 miles

Small Engine oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2015 248,532 miles

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

Power steering pipes appear damp

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 238,616 miles

Front discs worn

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

Nearside front steering rack gaiter perished

Nesrside front tyre slight wear outside edge

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

Power steering pipe appears damp

Fail 13 Apr 2015 237,876 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front discs worn

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

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

Nearside front c.v boot perishing

Nearside front steering rack gaiter perished

Nesrside front tyre slight wear outside edge

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

Offside front steering rack gaiter perishing

Power steering pipe appears damp

Pass 25 Nov 2014 225,868 miles

Both front floor pans corroding

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine management light on dash

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

Nearside wingmirror deteriated

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering rack appears damp

Pass 10 Apr 2014 206,806 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2014 206,809 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2013 194,899 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 194,899 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 187,323 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 174,102 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 174,102 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front 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 11 Dec 2012 153,145 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Park braker lever requires adjusting

Fail 10 Dec 2012 153,145 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Park braker lever requires adjusting

Pass 16 Jun 2012 122,507 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 112,408 miles

Rear engine mounting exessive play

Rear exhaust slight blow

Rear trailing arm bushes perished

STRONG ADVISE - Nearside front c.v boot split

Pass 13 Jun 2011 91,969 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 91,969 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 73,414 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 72,946 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 72,944 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 64,030 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 64,030 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 54,131 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 41,023 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 28,759 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 ZGF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 PK53 ZGF, 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 ZGF is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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