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CE03 HVN

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,479 mi
Last recorded101,479 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 HVN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 101,479 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 80,229 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 58,673 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 58,481 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 46,182 miles

corrosion nearside and offside front floors

nearside and offside front constant velocity joint gaitors are deteriorated

sills are covered

Fail 28 Feb 2013 46,182 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion nearside and offside front floors

nearside and offside front anti lock braking system rings are cracked

nearside and offside front constant velocity joint gaitors are deteriorated

sills are covered

Pass 9 Mar 2012 43,503 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

corrosion n/s+o/s front floors

corrosion rear exhaust

Pass 4 Mar 2011 40,115 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

corrosion n/s+o/s front floors

Fail 4 Mar 2011 40,115 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

corrosion n/s+o/s front floors

front wiper blades are worn

Pass 5 Mar 2010 36,298 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

corrosion n/s + o/s front floors

Pass 11 Mar 2009 32,165 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

corrosion o/s front floor

heavy corrosion centre + rear exhaust

Fail 11 Mar 2009 32,165 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

corrosion o/s front floor

front tyres worn on inner edges [advise check tracking]

heavy corrosion centre + rear exhaust

o/s rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 11 Mar 2008 27,787 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 23,604 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 18,526 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 18,526 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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CE03 HVN is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CE03 HVN, 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 CE03 HVN registered?

CE03 HVN is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is CE03 HVN safe to buy?

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