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HD52 LHB

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,748 mi
Last recorded75,748 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD52 LHB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 75,748 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer sill cover fitted

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer sill cover fitted

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 75,748 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush worn and has excessive play (2.4.G.2)

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer sill cover fitted

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer sill cover fitted

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 70,026 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 61,773 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 61,755 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 60,005 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 57,302 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 54,939 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front outer cv boots perishing

offside rear radius arm bush split from bonding recomend replace

Pass 17 Oct 2011 52,518 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 50,386 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 47,517 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 44,709 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 39,286 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 32,319 miles

Both front drive shaft outer C.V joint reluctor rings broken.

Pass 31 Jan 2006 24,628 miles

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

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

O/S/F ABS reluctor ring broken.

Fail 27 Jan 2006 24,549 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

O/S/F ABS reluctor ring broken.

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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HD52 LHB is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HD52 LHB, 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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HD52 LHB is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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