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RE03 PNU

2003 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,138 mi
Last recorded83,138 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 PNU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 83,138 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 83,120 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 78,506 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 74,355 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 74,355 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 69,509 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 65,401 miles

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

power steering belt cracking

Pass 18 Apr 2012 61,898 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 57,777 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 57,777 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 52,950 miles

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 4 Apr 2009 43,343 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 38,827 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 31,806 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 24,498 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 PNU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PNU, 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 PNU registered?

RE03 PNU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 24 April 2003.

Is RE03 PNU safe to buy?

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