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RJ53 PGY

2003 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

192,156 mi
Last recorded192,156 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 192,156 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 185,844 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished on sidewall

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Jul 2018 185,844 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre perished on sidewall

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2017 175,226 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2017 175,226 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 164,642 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2016 164,642 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 158,927 miles

rear exhaust heavily corroded

slight blow front exhaust flexi

Fail 1 Aug 2015 158,927 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear exhaust heavily corroded

slight blow front exhaust flexi

Pass 16 Jul 2014 151,279 miles

REAR SILENCER RUSTED

Pass 12 Jul 2013 139,689 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

REARE SILENCER RUSTED

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/F INNER WHEEL RIM

Pass 13 Jul 2012 127,413 miles

o/s fronr abs ring broken

o/s front tyre worn more on inner corner

Pass 1 Aug 2011 114,709 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 101,210 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 101,210 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 88,448 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 74,130 miles

o/s rear tyre starting to develop lumpy tread re-check in 1-2 months

Fail 1 Aug 2008 74,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s rear tyre starting to develop lumpy tread re-check in 1-2 months

Pass 8 Aug 2007 59,993 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 47,036 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 PGY is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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