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HG53 ZWA

2003 Rover 45

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,060 mi
Last recorded120,060 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 ZWA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 120,060 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear trailing arm bushes unbonding on limit

both rear tyres wearing low on outer edges

n/s/f outer cv boot seeping grease

play in n/s/r anti-roll bar d bush

rear anti-roll bar corroded

rear number plate water damaged

Fail 6 Feb 2015 120,060 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear trailing arm bushes unbonding on limit

both rear tyres wearing low on outer edges

n/s/f outer cv boot seeping grease

play in n/s/r anti-roll bar d bush

rear anti-roll bar corroded

rear number plate water damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2014 113,311 miles

rear anti roll bar corroded

stone chips in windscreen

tracking out over slip plate

unable to check outer sills fully due to side skirts fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2014 113,246 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear anti roll bar corroded

stone chips in windscreen

tracking out over slip plate

unable to check outer sills fully due to side skirts fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2013 107,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust coroded

underside of vehicle has slight corrosion.

Pass 2 Mar 2012 99,178 miles

Discs corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

dampness around PAS resevoir

Fail 1 Mar 2012 99,173 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Discs corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

dampness around PAS resevoir

Pass 31 Jan 2011 89,714 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 75,002 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 64,992 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 53,863 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 38,552 miles

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

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

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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HG53 ZWA is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HG53 ZWA, 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 HG53 ZWA registered?

HG53 ZWA is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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