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FH03 MHZ

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,471 mi
Last recorded62,471 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 MHZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2014 62,471 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 62,321 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 59,574 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 56,349 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 56,337 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 53,523 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 53,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 51,673 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 49,653 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 45,571 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 45,571 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 34,067 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 34,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 25,104 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 25,104 miles

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

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

Nearside 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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FH03 MHZ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FH03 MHZ, 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 FH03 MHZ registered?

FH03 MHZ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 23 May 2003.

Is FH03 MHZ safe to buy?

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