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FH52 ZXL

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

68,588 mi
Last recorded68,588 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 ZXL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 68,588 miles

A little corrosion starting in front floor corners both sides

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 68,588 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

A little corrosion starting in front floor corners both sides

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 63,498 miles

A little corrosion starting in front floor corners

Pass 6 Sep 2016 58,163 miles

Both rear tyers on 2.5mm

corrosion starting on front floor pan both sides

Pass 7 Sep 2015 52,902 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 48,105 miles

Corrosion starting in both front floor corners

Fail 9 Sep 2014 48,105 miles

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

Corrosion starting in both front floor corners

Pass 2 Oct 2013 42,606 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 42,606 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 36,436 miles

Advise n/s/f wiper blade worn

Advise o/s/f floor rusty

Advise travel handbrake

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

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

advise rear shoes noisey

Pass 26 Sep 2011 29,778 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 21,037 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs corroding

Fail 29 Sep 2010 21,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs corroding

Pass 20 Jun 2008 19,159 miles

Battery insecure

slight damage to sidewall on nsf tyre

slight surface corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 19 Jun 2008 19,159 miles

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

Battery insecure

slight damage to sidewall on nsf tyre

slight surface corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 1 May 2007 13,657 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 9,786 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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FH52 ZXL is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FH52 ZXL, 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 FH52 ZXL registered?

FH52 ZXL is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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