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RJ53 PGU

2003 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,800 mi
Last recorded114,800 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 PGU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 114,800 miles

Both front tyre worn on inner edges

Handbrake travel high

Offside front floor pan corroded

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2014 102,022 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside washer jet weak, wipers smear screen slightly

slight bind offside front brake

surface rust front floors

surface rust rear inner sills

Pass 2 Nov 2013 96,199 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

long travel hand brake lever

outer sills covered

surface rust rear inner sills

wiper blades worn

Pass 3 Nov 2012 88,342 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 80,508 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake travel slightly high

Pass 2 Nov 2011 80,508 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake travel slightly high

Pass 4 Oct 2010 71,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

front tyres worn on edges

no.plates poor

outer sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 23 Jan 2010 66,532 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Chips in windscreen

Front number plate damaged

Heavy dampness around power steering pips

Heavy dampness around power steering rack and pump

Oil leak

Rear number plate in poor condition

Slight corrosion to front floor sections

Fail 23 Jan 2010 66,532 miles

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

Brake pedal rubber worn

Chips in windscreen

Front number plate damaged

Heavy dampness around power steering pips

Heavy dampness around power steering rack and pump

Oil leak

Rear number plate in poor condition

Slight corrosion to front floor sections

Pass 26 Jan 2009 58,298 miles

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front cv gators age cracking

front number plate damaged

n/s/r wheel damaged

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

rear tyres age cracking

Fail 24 Jan 2009 58,241 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front cv gators age cracking

front number plate damaged

n/s/r wheel damaged

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

rear tyres age cracking

Fail 19 Jan 2008 49,585 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front outer cv gaiters age cracking

both rear trailing arm bushes perishing

deep cuts in both rear tyres - not exposing cord

n/s/r wheel has heavy kerb damage

unable to check hydraulic systems fully due to wet weather conditions

Pass 19 Jan 2008 49,585 miles

both front outer cv gaiters age cracking

both rear trailing arm bushes perishing

deep cuts in both rear tyres - not exposing cord

n/s/r wheel has heavy kerb damage

unable to check hydraulic systems fully due to wet weather conditions

Fail 18 Jan 2007 41,211 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 41,211 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 32,058 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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RJ53 PGU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RJ53 PGU, 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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RJ53 PGU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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