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PX03 HFR

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

75,079 mi
Last recorded75,079 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 HFR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 75,079 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2021 75,068 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 73,235 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 73,235 miles

Brake performance not tested Brake pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2019 70,131 miles

Nearside rear trailing arm mounting bush corroded and deteriorated

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside rear trailing arm mounting bush corroded and deteriorated

Fail 14 May 2019 70,131 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear trailing arm mounting bush corroded and deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear trailing arm mounting bush corroded and deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2018 66,579 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 66,579 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 May 2017 63,904 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 63,904 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear backbox (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 61,178 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 58,418 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 54,364 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 52,489 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 50,866 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2011 49,066 miles

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

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2011 49,066 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 47,447 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 47,447 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 May 2009 45,532 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 39,252 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2007 31,401 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 22,245 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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PX03 HFR is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 PX03 HFR, 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 PX03 HFR registered?

PX03 HFR is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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