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HE03 MOR

2003 Rover 45

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

154,585 mi
Last recorded154,585 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHE03 MOR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 154,585 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2017 154,585 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2016 148,203 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 144,184 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2014 135,131 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 135,131 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 129,427 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2013 129,145 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 125,830 miles

front floors and rear innersills begining to corrode

Pass 3 Feb 2011 117,629 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 99,239 miles

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)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 99,239 miles

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)

Pass 6 May 2009 82,469 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 82,285 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 59,443 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 1 May 2008 59,442 miles

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)

Pass 2 May 2007 40,634 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 40,633 miles

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)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 32,290 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 25,777 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN NEAR TO LEGAL LIMIT IN THE INSIDE

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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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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