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RJ53 PGV

2003 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,308 mi
Last recorded122,308 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 122,308 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 120,496 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 117,201 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 113,683 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arm rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive lower arm rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 103,724 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 90,504 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 90,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 79,424 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 79,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 64,217 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust rear box very rusty

Pass 7 Oct 2017 52,157 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 51,994 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 41,316 miles

Coolant leak coolant bottel ()

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 39,320 miles

corrosion on under body by front subframe

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly perished on sidewall

Pass 6 Oct 2014 38,241 miles

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

Rear exhuast outer skin corroded/peeling

Pass 4 Oct 2013 37,460 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 36,303 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2012 36,303 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2011 35,342 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

nearside and offside outer sills covered with plastic trim

Pass 4 Oct 2010 34,819 miles

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2009 32,636 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 28,541 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)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 24,388 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 19,666 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)

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 PGV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RJ53 PGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ53 PGV registered?

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

Is RJ53 PGV safe to buy?

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