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PY03 DMX

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,288 mi
Last recorded100,288 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY03 DMX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 100,288 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 100,287 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear trailing arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear trailing arm bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear shock absorbers lower bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 98,515 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 96,943 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 96,943 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 93,892 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 88,505 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 83,893 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 76,168 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 66,838 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 66,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 27 Dec 2007 61,759 miles

DRIVERS DOOR WINDOW WONT OPERATE.

HANDBRAKE LEVER IS PULLING EXCESSIVELY HIGH AND ADVISE ADJUSTMENT OR BRAKE CHECK CARRIED OUT.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 61,759 miles

DRIVERS DOOR WINDOW WONT OPERATE.

HANDBRAKE LEVER IS PULLING EXCESSIVELY HIGH AND ADVISE ADJUSTMENT OR BRAKE CHECK CARRIED OUT.

Pass 3 Jul 2006 50,365 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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PY03 DMX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc 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 PY03 DMX, 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 PY03 DMX registered?

PY03 DMX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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