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PX03 RTU

2003 Rover 45

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

106,173 mi
Last recorded106,173 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 RTU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 106,173 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 104,437 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 103,968 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 7 Apr 2017 103,968 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 100,742 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 94,693 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 94,685 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 90,228 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 76,412 miles

N/S/R Tyre out of shape

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 76,412 miles

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

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

N/S/R Tyre out of shape

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 63,482 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 52,974 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 45,780 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 45,780 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 37,139 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 37,139 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 32,591 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 25,522 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 18,568 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 RTU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 52,274 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 PX03 RTU, 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 RTU registered?

PX03 RTU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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