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AO03 HSA

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

130,308 mi
Last recorded130,308 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 HSA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014 130,308 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 130,308 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 122,208 miles

bushes showing wear in front suspension

exhaust repaired badly but not blowing

front brakes binding slighty

gearbox leaking oil

Pass 24 Oct 2013 122,155 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 114,726 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

exhaust getting weak

n/s rear tyre outer side wall split no cords visable

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge and perrished

Pass 15 Sep 2011 104,421 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 92,607 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 88,924 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 82,760 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 68,005 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 53,769 miles

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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AO03 HSA is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AO03 HSA, 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 AO03 HSA registered?

AO03 HSA is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is AO03 HSA safe to buy?

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