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PL03 UGV

2003 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,783 mi
Last recorded111,783 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 UGV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 111,783 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 110,997 miles

osr tyre close to limit

slight blow from exhaust flexi

Pass 1 Jul 2014 109,765 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 109,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 102,402 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 102,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 90,800 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 79,714 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 69,336 miles

air bag light on

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm [195/55/15h]

slight judder on o/s/f brake

unable to check parts of vehicle due to covers

Pass 9 Jun 2009 58,847 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

air bag light on

nail close to edge of tread of n/s/r tyre [195/55/15h]

unable to check under bonnet + front underside properly due to covers

Pass 9 Jun 2008 49,755 miles

air bag light coming on

both front tyres started to wear on inner edge 195/55/15v

n/s wiper split on end,o/s rubber perishing

unable to check under bonnet+front underside properly due to covers

Pass 18 Jun 2007 40,916 miles

unable to check under bonnet+front underside properly due to covers

Pass 20 Jun 2006 31,001 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 31,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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PL03 UGV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PL03 UGV, 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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PL03 UGV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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