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PX03 ZKW

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

125,900 mi
Last recorded125,900 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 ZKW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 125,900 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 119,416 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 108,927 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 108,512 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 108,201 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 108,201 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 105,587 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 105,586 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 97,324 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 97,324 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 89,310 miles

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

engine/management/on

Fail 11 Dec 2017 89,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine/management/on

Pass 23 Nov 2016 79,676 miles

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)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 73,440 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 70,732 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 67,201 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 62,018 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 57,176 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 May 2011 52,167 miles

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

a.b.s. ring broken on o/s/f c.v. joint

Pass 17 Mar 2010 46,754 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 39,760 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 31,801 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 31,705 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 24,957 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 18,878 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 ZKW is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 ZKW, 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 ZKW registered?

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

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