MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,704 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside headlamp damaged fixings but still secure and correct aim
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)
rear silencer outer skin slightly corroded
slight oil leak
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside headlamp damaged fixings but still secure and correct aim
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)
rear silencer outer skin slightly corroded
slight oil leak
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
front tyres wearing on inside edges
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
front tyres wearing on inside edges
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
nearside mirror missing but still has interior rear view and posistion (A) (offside)
offside rear tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
nearside mirror missing but still has interior rear view and posistion (A) (offside)
offside rear tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated
airbag light on
offside rear tyre slightly out of shape
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
exhaust system deteriorated
offside rear tyre wearing out of shape
srs light on
Advise brake pipe corrosion started in places
Advise underbody corrosion started in places
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advise brake pipe corrosion started in places
Advise underbody corrosion started in places
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight brake in.ballace near side 100.kg off.side 80.kg on front brakes
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r door handle damaged
Nail in offside rear tyre
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)
n/s/r door handle damaged
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
tread seperating,all tyres. †slight brake bind,n/s/f.
tread seperating,all tyres. †slight brake bind,n/s/f.
How Reliable is the Rover 45?
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FV03 HWS is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 FV03 HWS, 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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FV03 HWS is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 14 May 2003.
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