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BC03 HNN

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,321 mi
Last recorded170,321 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 HNN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 170,321 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 148,301 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 11 Apr 2014 148,301 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 25 Apr 2013 126,680 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 19 Apr 2013 126,680 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 10 May 2012 105,714 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 90,431 miles

slight fluctuation on o/s/r brake

Fail 16 Jul 2011 90,431 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight fluctuation on o/s/r brake

Fail 9 Jul 2010 71,233 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside and offside front brake discs lip on edge

Pass 9 Jul 2010 71,233 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside and offside front brake discs lip on edge

Pass 16 Jul 2009 50,844 miles

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

rear number plate letters cracking

Pass 5 Jul 2008 30,633 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 9,118 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 7,154 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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BC03 HNN is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BC03 HNN, 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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BC03 HNN is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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