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HG03 RWU

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

56,312 mi
Last recorded56,312 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 RWU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 56,312 miles

Minor oil leaks engine area

Nearside Front Upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover perished

Nearside Rear Training arm front bush starting to separate from bonding

Offside Front Floor corroded

Outer sills covered

Surface corrosion on front & rear suspension components

Pass 24 Feb 2025 54,220 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside front floor panel corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2024 53,134 miles

advise all suspension components corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2024 53,134 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise all suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2023 52,515 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 51,383 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin And heat damaged (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 51,293 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 50,849 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 50,849 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 49,882 miles

General surface corrosion to underside components

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 49,882 miles

Driver's seat insecure Bolt missing offside rear (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General surface corrosion to underside components

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 48,631 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)

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

Spare tyre new but wrong size

Fail 16 Jan 2018 48,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Stop lamp insecure Hi level (1.2.1a)

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)

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

Spare tyre new but wrong size

Pass 19 Jan 2017 46,862 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 46,862 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 45,261 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 43,785 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 41,730 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Jan 2013 39,819 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 38,093 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 35,118 miles

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

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

coolant low

offside washer jet part blocked

Pass 19 Jan 2010 31,819 miles

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

offside front washer jet partially blocked

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 9 Jan 2009 28,394 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 24,442 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front wiper worn

Pass 22 Jan 2007 18,815 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 15,696 miles

both front tyre inner edges warn bad

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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HG03 RWU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 HG03 RWU, 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 HG03 RWU registered?

HG03 RWU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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The MOT history for HG03 RWU shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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