MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,585 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
brake pipes corroded/covered by substance, unable to check properly-rear trailing arm bushes perished-x2 front floor areas corroded
rear service and parking brake passed on limit-EML on-oil leak-rear axle bushes perished-o/s/r tyre outer wall starting to crack-x2 front coil springs corroded-n/s/f wheel bearing ha slight play
windscreen has slight crack-n/s/r door slightly sticking-fuel tank slightly damp-o/s/f cv boot deteriorated-x2 rear d bushes have slight play-welding covered by substance, unable to check properly
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area holed (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
brake pipes corroded/covered by substance, unable to check properly-rear trailing arm bushes perished-x2 front floor areas corroded
rear service and parking brake passed on limit-EML on-oil leak-rear axle bushes perished-o/s/r tyre outer wall starting to crack-x2 front coil springs corroded-n/s/f wheel bearing ha slight play
battery slight movement-rear exhaust corroded and leaking
exhaust smoking when cold-x2 rear shocker bushes perished
front discs corroded,pitted, worn and juddering-n/s/f upper ball joint slight lift
front exhaust flexi corroded and slightly leaking
front pads wearing low-n/s/f bumper deteriated and slightly damaged
front to rear brake pipes surface rust and corroded-front coil springs corroded
o//sf inner wheel arch outter skin corroded and deteriated and starting to peel off
o/s/f wheel bearing slight play-rear trailing arm bushes starting to perish and deteriate
under vehicle corroded various areas-sills ,floors and chassis legs corroded
x2 front tyres on legal limit-engine management light on
x2 rear tyres on legal limit-clutch slipping-rear service and parking brake passed on limit
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
fuel tank slightly damp no leak visible-fuel smell but no leak visible-x2 front tyres just on limit
inner arches corroded-sills covered by covers unable to check properly-front springs corroded-number plate light slightly dim-n/s/r door handle has slight movement-n/s/f cv boot grease visible no hole present
x2 front brake pipes corroded-engine management light on-wipers smearing-front seatbelt slightly cut and frayed-x2 front shockers damp-all brake pipes covered by substance unable to check properly-front floor area corroded
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
drivers seat belt frayed-parking brake lever slight travel-wipers smearing-fuel tank damp no leak visible-front x2 chassie scorroded-rack slight play and damp-exhaust system corroded-engine management light on
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
drivers seat belt frayed-parking brake lever slight travel-wipers smearing-fuel tank damp no leak visible-front x2 chassie scorroded-rack slight play and damp-exhaust system corroded-engine management light on
N/s/r tyre sidewall cracking
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
N/s/r tyre sidewall cracking
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
front floors and rear innersills begining to corrode
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front tyres worn heavily on inside edge
engine coolant level low
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
N/S/F TYRE WORN NEAR TO LEGAL LIMIT IN THE INSIDE
How Reliable is the Rover 45?
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HE03 MOR is a 2003 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 HE03 MOR, 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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HE03 MOR is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 22 June 2003.
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