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PX52 VRN

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,445 mi
Last recorded95,445 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX52 VRN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 95,445 miles

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

fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2015 84,470 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2014 76,890 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 29 Jan 2014 76,890 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2013 69,713 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 69,713 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 63,141 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 63,141 miles

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

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 56,180 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 49,444 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 44,657 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 38,369 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 38,369 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 29,334 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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PX52 VRN is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VRN, 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 PX52 VRN registered?

PX52 VRN is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is PX52 VRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX52 VRN shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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