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PX03 ZFM

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,231 mi
Last recorded98,231 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 ZFM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 98,231 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

both front sills corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2017 82,687 miles

near side and off side sills corroded at front

under vehicle corroded slightly

Pass 14 Jan 2016 78,141 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 78,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 66,188 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 55,211 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 45,145 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 41,395 miles

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

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 15 Mar 2011 35,571 miles

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

O/S Front ABS Sensor ring cracked

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 35,571 miles

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

O/S Front ABS Sensor ring cracked

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 30,770 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2010 30,770 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2009 26,286 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 22,807 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2007 19,865 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 15 Mar 2007 19,833 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside 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 21 Mar 2006 16,238 miles

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

both nearside and offside rear tyres startin too wear out of shape.

oil leak

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 ZFM is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PX03 ZFM, 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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PX03 ZFM is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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