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FV03 HWS

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

90,704 mi
Last recorded90,704 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 HWS
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 90,704 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 86,451 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 86,451 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 76,040 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 76,026 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 57,535 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 57,535 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 48,344 miles

airbag light on

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 25 Feb 2012 40,986 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 30,519 miles

Advise brake pipe corrosion started in places

Advise underbody corrosion started in places

Fail 14 Mar 2011 30,519 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2010 29,991 miles

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)

Pass 26 May 2010 29,991 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 26,025 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2008 20,715 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 20,715 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2007 16,651 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

tread seperating,all tyres. †slight brake bind,n/s/f.

Pass 29 May 2007 16,651 miles

tread seperating,all tyres. †slight brake bind,n/s/f.

Pass 8 May 2006 10,969 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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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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What year was FV03 HWS registered?

FV03 HWS is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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