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RE03 PKF

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

86,909 mi
Last recorded86,909 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 PKF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 86,909 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 84,121 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 84,121 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 82,131 miles

Front crack in drivers screen

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 82,131 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box blowing and leak on down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front crack in drivers screen

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 80,242 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 58,597 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2019 58,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2018 56,078 miles

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)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 56,078 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 614,077 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 48,171 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 48,171 miles

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

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

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 12 Feb 2015 43,473 miles

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

discs worn

exhaust rusty

sill covers

Pass 11 Mar 2014 36,763 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 34,754 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 33,149 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 13 Apr 2011 30,731 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 28,256 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 25,581 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 22,777 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 19,389 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 14,717 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 14,495 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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RE03 PKF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 RE03 PKF, 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 RE03 PKF registered?

RE03 PKF is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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