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PX03 RVC

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,976 mi
Last recorded117,976 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 RVC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 117,976 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near Wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 May 2018 117,976 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near Wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 May 2017 111,782 miles

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

handbrake effort 17%(mi 16%)advise further inspection

rusty brake pipes

Fail 8 May 2017 111,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high wont adjust (1.8)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

rusty brake pipes

Pass 4 May 2016 105,996 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear near rear flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear near rear flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

front break discs slightly pitted

front flexi deteriorated on exhaust but not leaking

slight power steering leak from power steering pump

Pass 5 May 2015 96,217 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 91,301 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 91,301 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Centre exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2012 84,871 miles

battery insecure

slight bind on n/s/f brake

Pass 11 Jul 2011 67,044 miles

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

abs reluxter ging poor n/s/f

Fail 11 Jul 2011 67,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

abs reluxter ging poor n/s/f

Pass 7 Aug 2010 52,547 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 46,963 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)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 46,963 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

drivers wiper blade split

Pass 11 Aug 2008 44,082 miles

battery insercure

front washer jets need ajusted

n/s/r trailing arm bush starting to split

n/s/r tyre starting to delaminate

rear silencer slightly holed

Pass 10 Aug 2007 42,588 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 33,631 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 29,963 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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PX03 RVC is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RVC, 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 RVC registered?

PX03 RVC is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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