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SH03 PUJ

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,515 mi
Last recorded61,515 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 PUJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 61,515 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 61,515 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 49,183 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 43,716 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 32,151 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 26,336 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 20,656 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 15,463 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 10,361 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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SH03 PUJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SH03 PUJ, 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 SH03 PUJ registered?

SH03 PUJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 22 May 2003.

Is SH03 PUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH03 PUJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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