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HJ03 VEL

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

44,616 mi
Last recorded44,616 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 VEL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 44,616 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 44,615 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 41,411 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 41,411 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished deep cracks (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished deep cracks (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2015 39,351 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 35,643 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 31,590 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 31,588 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking on edges

Pass 1 Feb 2013 28,975 miles

front tyres slightly perished

Pass 14 Feb 2012 27,056 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2011 25,813 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2010 25,675 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 24,979 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 24,211 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 23,123 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2006 21,288 miles

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

nail in o/s/rear tyre

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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HJ03 VEL is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue 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 HJ03 VEL, 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 HJ03 VEL registered?

HJ03 VEL is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for HJ03 VEL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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