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PX52 UGC

2003 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,051 mi
Last recorded96,051 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX52 UGC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2017 96,051 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

All coil springs corroded

Both front tyres, sidewalls deteriorated

Drive belt heavily contaminated

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Disc discoloured

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Jul 2016 90,429 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 90,359 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 constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 86,179 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 86,178 miles

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 83,114 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 80,100 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 80,100 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 71,361 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 67,713 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 63,031 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 63,030 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 58,166 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 51,737 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 43,780 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 34,490 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 29,570 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 29,654 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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PX52 UGC is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PX52 UGC, 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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PX52 UGC is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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